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palpi

pal·pi
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pal-pahy]
    • /ˈpæl paɪ/
    • /ˈpæl.paɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pal-pahy]
    • /ˈpæl paɪ/

Definitions of palpi word

  • noun palpi plural of palpus. 1
  • noun plural palpi an appendage attached to an oral part and serving as an organ of sense in insects, crustaceans, etc. 1

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Origin of palpi

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < New Latin, special use of Latin palpus a stroking, caress, palm of the hand; akin to feel

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Parts of speech for Palpi

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

palpi popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for palpi

noun palpi

  • barbels — Plural form of barbel.

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