palpiger

noun

pal·​pi·​ger

ˈpalpəjər,

-ˌje(ə)r

plural -s

: the portion of the labium of an insect that bears the palpi

palpigerous

(ˈ)pal¦pij(ə)rəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from palpus + Latin -i- + -ger bearer (from -ger -gerous)

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