Antler: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฆ
antler
[ หรฆntlษr ]
animal anatomy
One of the branched horns on the head of an adult male deer, which are made of bone and are grown and cast annually.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The male deer proudly displayed his large antlers.
- She admired the intricate design of the antler she found in the forest.
Translations
Translations of the word "antler" in other languages:
๐ต๐น galhada
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Geweih
๐ฎ๐ฉ tanduk rusa
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะณะธ
๐ต๐ฑ poroลผe
๐ฏ๐ต ่ง
๐ซ๐ท bois
๐ช๐ธ cuerno
๐น๐ท boynuz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฟ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ paroh
๐ธ๐ฐ paroh
๐จ๐ณ ้นฟ่ง
๐ธ๐ฎ rogovina
๐ฎ๐ธ horn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผาฏะนัะท
๐ฌ๐ช แ แฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ buynuz
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuerno
Etymology
The word 'antler' originated from the Old English word 'ant(e)lฤor', which is a combination of 'ant(e)' meaning before or in front of, and 'lฤor' meaning a part of the head. Antlers have historically been an important symbol in various cultures, representing strength, protection, and fertility.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,160, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25157 unscheduled
- 25158 effervescence
- 25159 coho
- 25160 antler
- 25161 flaked
- 25162 inhumane
- 25163 zucchini
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