Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

maxillary palpus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.19 in modern English

Syllables
max-il-lary -pal-pus
IPA
31
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

n

A maxillary palpus is a small several-segmented process on the outer aspect of each maxilla of an insect that is believed to have a sensory function.

Questions

What does maxillary palpus mean?
A maxillary palpus is a small several-segmented process on the outer aspect of each maxilla of an insect that is believed to have a sensory function.

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