noun
antler
ANT-luh
Antler (noun) means a bony, branching growth on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, shed and regrown each year. Example: “The stag lowered its antlers as it faced its rival.”
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A bony, branching growth on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, shed and regrown each year.
"While hiking in the woods, I found an antler from a deer."
"The stag lowered its antlers as it faced its rival."
"Antlers can grow astonishingly fast during the summer months."
How to use antler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe branching horn-like growths on a deer's head.
Common mistake
Antlers are shed and regrown yearly and are made of bone; horns (on cattle, goats, etc.) are permanent and grow continuously.
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Word forms
- Plural
- antlers
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The stag lowered its _____ as it faced its rival.
Etymology
From Old French antoillier, ultimately traced to a Latin phrase meaning roughly "before the eye" — describing where the growth sits on the head.
Frequently asked questions
What does “antler” mean?
The word “antler” means a bony, branching growth on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, shed and regrown each year. In plain terms, the branching horn-like growths on a deer's head.
How do you pronounce “antler”?
“Antler” is pronounced ANT-luh (/ˈænt.lɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “antler” in a sentence?
Here is “antler” used in a sentence: “The stag lowered its antlers as it faced its rival.”
What part of speech is “antler”?
“Antler” is a noun.
Where does the word “antler” come from?
The word “antler” comes from Latin. From Old French antoillier, ultimately traced to a Latin phrase meaning roughly "before the eye" — describing where the growth sits on the head.
