antenna
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noun \an-ˈte-nə\ plural an·ten·nae\-(ˌ)nē\ or an·ten·nas
Definition of ANTENNA
1
plural an·ten·nae : one of a pair of slender movable segmented sensory organs on the head of insects, myriapods, and crustaceans — see insect illustration
2
: a usually metallic device (as a rod or wire) for radiating or receiving radio waves
3
antennae plural : a special sensitivity or receptiveness <his political antennae proved to be shrewder than ever — Erich Segal>
— an·ten·nal \-ˈte-nəl\ adjective
See Origin of ANTENNA
Medieval Latin, from Latin, sail yard
First Known Use: 1646
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