Antler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈænt.lə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antler is a noun meaning A deciduous branching and bony structure on the head of deer (Cervidae), normally in pairs, grown and shed each year. (Compare with horn, which is generally not shed.).
Meaning
A deciduous branching and bony structure on the head of deer (Cervidae), normally in pairs, grown and shed each year. (Compare with horn, which is generally not shed.).
Example Sentences
While hiking in the woods, I found an antler from a deer.
Word Forms
- antlers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reindeer, horn, pilose, woodland, timber, wood.
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