antennifer
[ an-ten-uh-fer ]
/ ænˈtɛn ə fər /
noun Zoology.
a pivotal projection at the rim of an antennal socket.
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Words nearby antennifer
ante-Nicene, antenna, antenna array, antennary, antennate, antennifer, antennule, antenumber, antenuptial, antenuptial marriage contract, anteorbital
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