palpifer

noun

pal·​pi·​fer

ˈpalpəfər,

-ˌfe(ə)r

plural -s

1

: a lobe of the maxilla of an insect on which the palpus is borne

2

: palpiger

palpiferous

(ˈ)pal¦pif(ə)rəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from palpus + -i- + -fer

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