palmprint

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noun
Definitions
  • The integumentary pattern of the palm of the hand, sometimes also including that of the fingers. It may be used for identification purposes.

Etymology

Compound from English palm (the inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the fingers) + English print.

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English

print

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