palpocil

palpocil
\\ˈpalpəˌsil\ noun (-s)
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary palpo- (from New Latin palpus) + -cil (from New Latin cilium); probably originally formed in German
: a fine filamentous tactile process (as of some hydroids) : tactile hair

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Palpocil — Pal po*cil, n. [See {Palpus}, and {Cilium}.] (Zo[ o]l.) A minute soft filamentary process springing from the surface of certain hydroids and sponges. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • palpocil — pal·po·cil …   English syllables

  • palpicil — see palpocil …   Useful english dictionary

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