antennifer

noun

an·​ten·​ni·​fer

an‧ˈtenəfə(r)

plural -s

zoology

: the pivotal process that supports the base of an antenna

antenniferous

¦an‧ˌte¦nif(ə)rəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Medieval Latin antenna + New Latin -i- + -fer

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