antler

noun

ant·​ler ˈant-lər How to pronounce antler (audio)
: one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
also : a branch of an antler
antlered adjective
antlerless adjective

Examples of antler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The buck with the biggest antlers and its hunter will also be honored. Bryan Hendricks, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2024 Regardless of its body weight, though, the tiny buck had some legitimately large antlers with 4 4/8-inch bases and main beams longer than 20 inches. Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 3 Jan. 2024 Where a respectable buck might have eight, 10 or even 12 points on his antlers, Prince had 29. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2023 In the snap, Jamar Goff, 21, Ladd, Paige, 23, Todd, 21, and Ree are all coordinated in reindeer outfits from Tipsy Elves, The hood of each onesie is adorned with ears, antlers and a red nose. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023 Each one is crafted from aluminum and features an incredible amount of detail, from the grooves in the antlers to the ripples in the animal’s fur. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2023 At worst, sparring results in minor breakage of antlers or perhaps minor wounds inflicted by accident. Sage Marshall, Field & Stream, 30 Nov. 2023 An adult tom averages 140 pounds and can bring down a 1,000-pound elk, antlers and all. Bill Heavey, Field & Stream, 1 Feb. 2024 The investigation involved executing 10 search warrants, and officials recovered two sets of antlers — including from the Hollywood buck, the news release said. Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English aunteler, from Anglo-French antiler, from Vulgar Latin *anteoculare, from neuter of *anteocularis located before the eye, from Latin ante- + oculus eye — more at eye

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antler was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Antler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antler. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

antler

noun
ant·​ler ˈant-lər How to pronounce antler (audio)
: the solid often branched horn of a deer or one of its close relatives that is cast off and grown anew each year
also : a branch of such horn
antlered adjective
antlerless adjective

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