antennule

noun

an·​ten·​nule an-ˈten-(ˌ)yül How to pronounce antennule (audio)
: a small antenna or similar appendage
antennular adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antennule was in 1825

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“Antennule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antennule. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

antennule

noun
an·​ten·​nule an-ˈten-(ˌ)yü(ə)l How to pronounce antennule (audio)
: a small antenna (as of a crayfish)

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