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antler

[ant-ler] / ˈænt lər /
NOUN
deciduous horn
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Now Patricia’s red dress and antler headpiece ensemble will be this year’s go-to Halloween costume.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

A group of people were gathered around a large dining table beneath a massive chandelier of antler, a tableau that evoked some kind of Viking summit.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

Boxgrove has been extensively excavated, and researchers have uncovered many tools made from flint, bone and antler there.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

The spree continued in August and September of 2021, including the shooting of a trophy-size bull elk with seven antler points on each side of its head on Sept. 30.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023

Holding him in abeyance with the antler, she glanced around the ruins of her home and took stock of the damage.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

“Science class starts… NOW!” the company posted on Facebook, noting that a moose has 6-foot antlers “for defending territory,” while a beaver has a flat tail “for slapping water.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026

The Buck Moon, which was named after the time male deer sprout new antlers, will rise on 29 July.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

According to reports, the mother and son were in the woods collecting antlers during the stag shedding season.

From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026

The space is dimly lit and always packed, with wood-paneled walls, mounted antlers, and crisp white tablecloths setting the tone.

From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2026

And then there were their antlers: huge and branching, with a sheen like the play of prisms of warm gold.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor



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