: one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family
also
: a branch of an antler
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The hood of each onesie was adorned with ears, antlers and a red nose.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Hanging the lights on trees or bushes is discouraged, as the deer often rub their antlers against plants or tree trunks to sharpen them during the rut.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This collected, vintage look comes from layering items, such as vintage mirrors and glassware with wintery decor, like the small island pine tree, a gold laurel wreath and an antler.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Two-year-old bucks look like large does with antlers.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Hanging the lights on trees or bushes is discouraged, as the deer often rub their antlers against plants or tree trunks to sharpen them during the rut.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
This collected, vintage look comes from layering items, such as vintage mirrors and glassware with wintery decor, like the small island pine tree, a gold laurel wreath and an antler.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
Two-year-old bucks look like large does with antlers.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Antler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antler. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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