adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Bearing a palpus. not-comparable

   "in their eyes usually on a moveable footstalk ; their palpigerous mandibles ; and their four antennæ"

Synonyms

All synonyms

palpiferous

Example

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"in their eyes usually on a moveable footstalk ; their palpigerous mandibles ; and their four antennæ"

Etymology

From palpus + -gerous.

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