precornu

/ˈprɛkɔrnju/ or /ˌprɛkɔrˈnu/

Definitions

1. noun

The hard, calcified structure at the base of a deer’s antlers, formed from a bony plate (pedicle) on the skull.

“The veterinarian examined the precornu of the deer to determine its age.”

Synonyms

  • bony plate
  • pedicle