an‧ten‧na /ænˈtenə/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1600-1700; Language: Latin; Origin: 'pole holding up a sail']

1. (plural antennae /-niː/) one of two long thin parts on an insect’s head, that it uses to feel things

2. (plural antennas or antennae) a wire rod etc used for receiving radio and television signals Synonym : aerial:
television antennas

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