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antennae

/ænˈtɛniː/ noun · British & US
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What does antennae mean?

noun

A slender, usually elongated, structure, typically branching or jointed, used for sensory perception, especially in insects, or for receiving or transmitting radio waves, especially in electronic devices.

Example

"The antennae of the insect twitched as it sensed the presence of food."

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