The horn of an animal of the deer family, typically present only in the male. It differs from the HORNS of other animals in being a solid, generally branched bony outgrowth that is shed and renewed annually. The word antler comes from the Latin anteocularis, ante (before) + oculus (eye). (From Webster, 3d ed)
Synonyms: Antler, Antlers
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search HORNS 1968-74 ,91; was see under HORNS 1975-90 ,a type of horn, on males of the deer family ,91(75); was see under HORNS 1975-90
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D000999
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