pedipalp

[ ped-uh-palp ]

noun

1. (in arachnids) one member of the usually longer pair of appendages immediately behind the chelicerae.
2. any member of the arachnid order Pedipalpida.

pedipalp

/ ˈpɛdɪˌpælp /

noun

1. either member of the second pair of head appendages of arachnids: specialized for feeding, locomotion, etc

Other Words From

• pedi·palpal ped·i·pal·pate [ped-, uh, -, pal, -peyt], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedipalp¹

From the New Latin word Pedipalpus, dating back to 1820–30. See pedi-, palp

Word History and Origins

Origin of pedipalp¹

C19: from New Latin pedipalpi, from Latin pēs foot + palpus palp