palpecommon nounEtymologyexpand.Definition1. A paired, articulated and mobile appendage, located on the lateral parts of the mouth of insects, either on the jaws or on the lower lip, and which serves them to hold the food while they chew it.entomologieexpandPalpes maxillaires et palpes labiales.Les palpes d'un hanneton.PluralpalpesSee alsopalpeur (cn.) palpiste (adj.) palpabilité (cn.) palpable (adj.) impalpable (adj.) palpation (cn.) palper (v.) impalpabilité (cn.)