a. [ Pref. e- + palpus. ] (Zoöl.) Without palpi. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. palatum: cf. F. palais, Of. also palat. ]
☞ The fixed portion, or palate proper, supported by the maxillary and palatine bones, is called the hard palate to distinguish it from the membranous and muscular curtain which separates the cavity of the mouth from the pharynx and is called the soft palate, or velum. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hard task! to hit the palate of such guests. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To perceive by the taste. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. palatum: cf. F. palais, Of. also palat. ]
☞ The fixed portion, or palate proper, supported by the maxillary and palatine bones, is called the hard palate to distinguish it from the membranous and muscular curtain which separates the cavity of the mouth from the pharynx and is called the soft palate, or velum. [ 1913 Webster ]
Hard task! to hit the palate of such guests. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To perceive by the taste. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]