antler

noun ant·ler \ ˈant-lər \

|Updated on: 15 Aug 2018

Definition of antler

: 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

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antlered

play \-lərd\ adjective

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play \-ləs\ adjective

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The piece the show is named after, a bubblegum-pink horse skull adorned with nine-point epoxy antlers by Alessandra Expósito, is a good précis.

— will heinrich, New York Times, "‘Queenie’ Shows the Force of Latin Women in Art," 6 June 2018
The room opens onto several others overflowing with fascinating angling displays that run the technological gamut from a bone hook from around 10,000 B.C. in Netherlands, a hooks and line from 3,000 B.C., reindeer antler harpoons from France circa.

— john goodspeed, San Antonio Express-News, "German hunting, fishing museum spans history back to the stone age," 14 June 2018
On one occasion, a sublegal sheep was taken, and on another, antlers were taken before meat, troopers said.

— Anchorage Daily News, "Colorado hunting guide accused of wasting meat fined $35,000," 8 June 2018
The free event includes plenty of family fun with a climbing wall, BB-gun range, antler making, tractor pulls, K-9 field demonstrations, and moose-calling competitions for adults and for kids 12 and under.

— kari bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 23 May 2018
Open the door here and you’ll be ensconced in a quintessential Northwoods ambiance of birch bark tables, antler chandeliers, timber logs and plaid blankets draped about.

— sharyn alden, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Northwoods lodges offer a nostalgic getaway," 18 May 2018
The foyer’s antique Spanish-style chest is the client’s own, the David Cressey lamp and ceramic horse are from JF Chen, the antler chandelier is from CBS Showroom, and the rug is by Christopher Farr.

— ingrid abramovitch, ELLE Decor, "Commune Design Brings Western Charm to a Spanish Colonial Revival House in Beverly Hills," 2 May 2018
No elk was harmed in the making of four remarkable 15-foot antler arches in the center of Jackson.

— mary forgione, latimes.com, "Yeah, there's a giant bunny in that vineyard — no foolin' — and 9 animals, vegetables and antlers you'll want to stop and see," 1 Apr. 2018
Anyway, what transpires is the elk begins to engage this guy, lowering its head and pushing its antlers against his shoulders.

— philip chard, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Put down the smartphone and become more human," 31 May 2018

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Origin and Etymology of antler

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

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: the horn of a deer or similar animal

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noun ant·ler \ ˈant-lər \

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: a bony branching structure that grows from the head of a deer or related animal (as a moose) and that is cast off and grown anew each year

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