Antlers
Antlers (noun) means the branching, bony growths on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, usually shed and regrown each year. Example: “The stag lowered its antlers and pawed at the ground before charging.”
How to use Antlers
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe branching horn-like structures on the heads of deer and similar animals.
Antlers (deer, elk, moose) are shed and regrown yearly and are branched bone; horns (cattle, goats, sheep) are permanent and unbranched — the two words aren't interchangeable.
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Can you complete this real example?
The stag lowered its _____ and pawed at the ground before charging.
Etymology
From Old French antoillier, ultimately from Latin ante oculos, "before the eyes" — describing the part of the growth positioned in front of the animal's eyes.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Antlers” mean?
The word “Antlers” means the branching, bony growths on the head of a deer, moose, or similar animal, usually shed and regrown each year. In plain terms, the branching horn-like structures on the heads of deer and similar animals.
How do you use “Antlers” in a sentence?
Here is “Antlers” used in a sentence: “The stag lowered its antlers and pawed at the ground before charging.”
What part of speech is “Antlers”?
“Antlers” is a noun.
Where does the word “Antlers” come from?
The word “Antlers” comes from Latin. From Old French antoillier, ultimately from Latin ante oculos, "before the eyes" — describing the part of the growth positioned in front of the animal's eyes.