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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

Alongside this piece of medieval bling, the team have also unearthed a pin made from bone with a detailed pattern and a comb intricately carved from antler.

From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025

His head hit the ground with an audible ciack that made the crowd gasp, but it was just the golden antler on his helm.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

The July full Moon gets its name from the time of year when male deer, or bucks, rapidly grow a new set of antlers.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 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

It’s a playful take on British decor with Victorian-era Tartanware boxes and pre-World War I Black Forest antlers on carved wood plaques that were once used as hunting trophies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026

He’s an avid hunter and also enjoys collecting “sheds,” antlers dropped annually by deer and elk.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025

She grabbed the antlers and put them on her head and made a noise like a horse neighing.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman


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