antler

/ˈæntlər/

/ˈæntlə/

Other forms: antlers

An antler is one of a pair of horns that belong to most members of the deer family. An antler is usually curved and has branches.

Antlers come in pairs: there are two antlers coming out of a deer’s head. Antlers are branched like a tree limb, and some are very long and large. The elk is an animal with impressive antlers. Antlers look intimidating and can be used as a weapon by the deer when head-butting. Only the males have antlers in most species.

Definitions of antler

1. noun

   deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
   type of:

   horn

   one of the bony outgrowths on the heads of certain ungulates