PALOLO; PALOLO WORM
Pa*lo"lo, n., or Palolo worm . [From native name.]
Defn: A polystome worm (Palolo viridis) that burrows in the coral reefs of certain of the Pacific Islands. A little before the last quarter of the moon in October and November, they swarm in vast numbers at the surface of the sea for breeding, and are gathered and highly esteemed as food by the natives. An allied species inhabits the tropical Atlantic and swarms in June or July.
PALOMETA; PALLOMETA
Pa*lo*me"ta, Pal`lo*me"ta, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A pompano.
PALP
Palp, n. Etym: [Cf. F. palpe. See Palpable.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Same as Palpus.
PALP
Palp, v. t. Etym: [L. palpare: cf. F. palper.]
Defn: To have a distinct touch or feeling of; to feel. [Obs.]
To bring a palpèd darkness o'er the earth. Heywood.
PALPABILITY
Pal`pa*bil"i*ty, n.
Defn: The quality of being palpable, or perceptible by the touch.
Arbuthnot.