antler

noun

ant·ler | \ ˈant-lər

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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Use vanilla frosting to add tufts of hair and attach holly sprinkles between the antlers. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Snowy Cookie Truffles," 30 Nov. 2018 The uniquely eclectic housewares and gift shop, Four Emotions, sells antler chandeliers, Alpine-themed tableware, and eccentric fine jewelry. — Heidi Mitchell, Town & Country, "Skiing St. Moritz in Style," 1 Nov. 2018 Think spotted cowhide chairs in the lounge, fur throws at the edge of knotty wooden king-sized beds, and yurts decked out with antler chandeliers and leather couches. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Best Resorts in the U.S.: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards," 9 Oct. 2018 Fold the bottom of the antlers back and glue behind the ears. — Good Housekeeping, "How to Make Animal Gift Wrap," 8 Oct. 2018 Reindeer are perhaps best recognized by their magnificent antlers, the largest of any deer species in proportion to their bodies. — Brian Resnick, Vox, "The Arctic has lost 2.6 million reindeer over the past 20 years," 11 Dec. 2018 Use melted chocolate to glue on an M&M for the nose, then use a wooden pick to make a hole on each side of ball and press in pretzel halves for antlers. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Snowy Cookie Truffles," 30 Nov. 2018 New York designer Thomas Jayne generally prefers to hang portraits in a gallery-wall array alongside, say, prints and antler mounts. — Kathryn O’shea-evans, WSJ, "Why Antique Portraits Are the Best Deals in Art," 7 Nov. 2018 The velvet is scraped off by the deer against trees after the antler has reached its full-grown, calcified state. — Alexandra Deabler, Fox News, "Tennessee allows first-ever 'velvet buck' hunt," 20 Aug. 2018

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