Meaning
Of, pertaining to, or functioning as an antenna.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English antenna Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English antennal From antenna + -al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
antennary
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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