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antler

noun ant·ler \ ˈant-lər \
|Updated on: 20 Jun 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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antlerless

play \-ləs\ adjective

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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

ANTLER Defined for English Language Learners

antler

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Definition of antler for English Language Learners

  • : the horn of a deer or similar animal

ANTLER Defined for Kids

antler

noun ant·ler \ ˈant-lər \

Definition of antler for Students

: 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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antlered

\-lərd\ adjective

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