"palmtop" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: palmtops [plural]
Etymology: palm + top, as used in one's palm; by analogy with desktop and laptop. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|palm|top}} palm + top, {{m|en|desktop}} desktop, {{m|en|laptop}} laptop Head templates: {{en-noun}} palmtop (plural palmtops)
  1. (computing) A personal digital assistant. Categories (topical): Computing

Inflected forms

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