Antlerless

/ˈæntlərləs/ adjective

Definition

Without antlers; describing a deer or similar animal that lacks horns, such as female deer or castrated males.

Etymology

From antler + -less (suffix meaning without). A straightforward combination indicating the absence of antlers on an animal.

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