noun
limpet
Limpet (noun) means a small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.
noun
1
A small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.
2
(informal) Someone who stays too close to another person and will not leave them alone.
"He stuck to me like a limpet all day!"
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Etymology
From Middle English lempet, from Old English lempedu (“lamprey”), borrowed from Medieval Latin lampreda, alteration of Late Latin lampetra (“lamprey”), whose further origin is unknown, though is traditionally thought to derive from lambō (“to lick, lap”) + petra (“stone, rock”). Doublet of lamprey, which came through Old French.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of limpet?
"limpet" (noun) means a small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks.
What are the different meanings of limpet?
"limpet" has 2 main meanings: 1. A small sea creature with a cone-shaped shell that grips tightly onto rocks; 2. (informal) Someone who stays too close to another person and will not leave them alone.
