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এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
antler
This term refers specifically to the deciduous bony growths of cervids, distinguishing them from horns, which are permanent and consist of a keratin sheath over a bony core. The word evokes images of wilderness, seasonal cycles of growth and shedding, and the competitive nature of mating rituals.
In a biological context, the term is used to describe the complex, branching architecture of these structures. While often used interchangeably with horns in casual speech, technical precision requires using antler for deer, elk, and moose to highlight the unique physiological process of annual regeneration.
Meanings
Examples
The majestic stag displayed a massive set of antlers.
The creature had curved antlers that glowed with a faint blue light.
I found a shed antler while hiking in the woods.
Those antlers are used for fighting during the rutting season.
He carved a small figurine out of a piece of antler.
The elk locked antlers in a fierce battle for dominance.