Antler

/ˈæntlər/ noun

Definition

A branched horn that grows on the heads of deer, moose, and similar animals, usually shed and regrown yearly.

Etymology

From Old French 'antolier,' possibly from Latin 'ante' (before) and 'oculus' (eye), because antlers grow in front of the eyes. The etymology is uncertain but shows early Latin descriptive thinking.

Kelly Says

Antlers are one of the fastest-growing tissues in the animal kingdom—a moose can grow 40 pounds of new antler in just 3-4 months, making them biological speed records.

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