antennae
Translation
antennae
Examples
The insect's antennae are very long.
The insect's antennae are very long.
Butterflies have antennae on their heads.
Butterflies have antennae on their heads.
Grammar Patterns
((antennae)) plural of antenna, for insects The butterfly's antennae are colorful.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feelers
Etymology
The Latin plural form of the singular 'antenna'.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'antennae' is the biological plural (for insects). The technological plural is 'antennas'. The '-ae' ending is a classic Latin plural, like in 'algae' or 'larvae'.