antenna

an·ten·na

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-n^əl\ adjective

Origin of ANTENNA

Medieval Latin, from Latin, sail yard

First Known Use: 1646

Other Telecommunications Terms

Ethernet, intercept

Rhymes with ANTENNA

duenna, Gehenna, McKenna, sienna, Vienna