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ANTLER [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Biology
- Mammals
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antlers
1, record 1, English, antlers
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a pair of bony outgrowths on the heads of male deer and some related species of either sex. 1, record 1, English, - antlers
Record 1, Key term(s)
- antler
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biologie animale
- Mammifères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bois
1, record 1, French, bois
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ramure 1, record 1, French, ramure
correct, feminine noun
- panache 1, record 1, French, panache
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des bois des cervidés. 1, record 1, French, - bois
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-09-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lichens
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ghost antler lichen
1, record 2, English, ghost%20antler%20lichen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A lichen of the family Parmeliaceae. 2, record 2, English, - ghost%20antler%20lichen
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lichens
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pseudévernie fantôme
1, record 2, French, pseud%C3%A9vernie%20fant%C3%B4me
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lichen de la famille des Parmeliaceae. 2, record 2, French, - pseud%C3%A9vernie%20fant%C3%B4me
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Lichens
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- common antler lichen
1, record 3, English, common%20antler%20lichen
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A lichen of the family Parmeliaceae. 2, record 3, English, - common%20antler%20lichen
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Lichens
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pseudévernie associée
1, record 3, French, pseud%C3%A9vernie%20associ%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lichen de la famille des Parmeliaceae. 2, record 3, French, - pseud%C3%A9vernie%20associ%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Lichens
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- powder-tipped antler lichen
1, record 4, English, powder%2Dtipped%20antler%20lichen
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A lichen of the family Parmeliaceae. 2, record 4, English, - powder%2Dtipped%20antler%20lichen
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Lichens
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éverniastre de Catawba
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9verniastre%20de%20Catawba
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lichen de la famille des Parmeliaceae. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9verniastre%20de%20Catawba
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-03-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Mammals
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- royal antler
1, record 5, English, royal%20antler
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The third tine above the base of a stag's antler. 1, record 5, English, - royal%20antler
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Mammifères
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chevillure
1, record 5, French, chevillure
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- andouiller moyen 1, record 5, French, andouiller%20moyen
correct, masculine noun
- andouiller médian 1, record 5, French, andouiller%20m%C3%A9dian
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Troisième andouiller de la ramure du cerf en partant de la base. 1, record 5, French, - chevillure
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-10-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Mammals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bay antler
1, record 6, English, bay%20antler
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- bez antler 2, record 6, English, bez%20antler
correct
- bay tine 3, record 6, English, bay%20tine
correct
- bez-tine 4, record 6, English, bez%2Dtine
- bezantler 4, record 6, English, bezantler
- advancer 5, record 6, English, advancer
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An antler tine positioned beyond the brow tine [(the tine closest to the base)]. 3, record 6, English, - bay%20antler
Record 6, Key term(s)
- bez-antler
- bay-tine
- bay-antler
- bez tine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Mammifères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- surandouiller
1, record 6, French, surandouiller
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- andouiller de fer 1, record 6, French, andouiller%20de%20fer
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Deuxième andouiller de la ramure du cerf en partant de la base [...] 1, record 6, French, - surandouiller
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-01-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (Canada)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Antler River
1, record 7, English, Antler%20River
correct, Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coordinates: 49°08' 101°00' (Manitoba/Saskatchewan). 1, record 7, English, - Antler%20River
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Antler River crosses the border between Manitoba and Saskatchewan without having its named changed. 2, record 7, English, - Antler%20River
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (Canada)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rivière Antler
1, record 7, French, rivi%C3%A8re%20Antler
correct, feminine noun, Canada, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coordonnées : 49°08' 101°00' (Manitoba/Saskatchewan). 2, record 7, French, - rivi%C3%A8re%20Antler
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans un texte suivi, l'utilisation de la minuscule au générique est de rigueur; dans une liste, sur une carte géographique ou sur un panneau de signalisation, le générique porte la majuscule. 1, record 7, French, - rivi%C3%A8re%20Antler
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La rivière Antler traverse la frontière entre le Manitoba et la Saskatchewan sans que son nom change. 1, record 7, French, - rivi%C3%A8re%20Antler
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Mammals
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- antler
1, record 8, English, antler
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branched horns formed on a bony substance, of deer and similar animals. Unlike the horns of cattle they are normally confined to the males and are shed every year. 1, record 8, English, - antler
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Mammifères
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bois
1, record 8, French, bois
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- corne caduque 1, record 8, French, corne%20caduque
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cornes caduques des cervidés. «Les bois d'un cerf». 1, record 8, French, - bois
Record 8, Key term(s)
- bois d'animal
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anatomía animal
- Mamíferos
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- asta
1, record 8, Spanish, asta
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- cornamenta 1, record 8, Spanish, cornamenta
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8, Key term(s)
- astas
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-04-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Science
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- velvet antler
1, record 9, English, velvet%20antler
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elk velvet antler (EVA) has been used in Chinese medicine for nearly 2000 years. Its use in North America has increased rapidly in recent years, and anecdotal evidence suggests it is effective in controlling symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, particularly pain. 2, record 9, English, - velvet%20antler
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
- Zootechnie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bois de velours
1, record 9, French, bois%20de%20velours
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Connu et utilisé depuis deux millénaires en Orient, le bois de velours, tiré des bois du cerf rouge et de l'élan (wapiti), fait maintenant de plus en plus parler de lui en Occident. Selon la médecine traditionnelle chinoise, le bois de velours nourrit l'énergie des reins, ce qui agit directement sur la croissance, les performances athlétiques, la reproduction, le système squelettique, la circulation sanguine et la concentration mentale, bref sur la santé en général. 2, record 9, French, - bois%20de%20velours
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-08-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Antler Formation
1, record 10, English, Antler%20Formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 10, English, - Antler%20Formation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The Greenberry limestone] is overlain by pillow basalts, chert, and argillite of the Antler Formation into which are intruded Mount Murray diabase sills. 3, record 10, English, - Antler%20Formation
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Located in Cariboo Mountains, British Columbia. 4, record 10, English, - Antler%20Formation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- formation d'Antler
1, record 10, French, formation%20d%27Antler
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d'un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n'en portent pas. 2, record 10, French, - formation%20d%27Antler
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l'une de l'autre et d'utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 10, French, - formation%20d%27Antler
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Le calcaire de Greenberry] est recouvert par des basaltes en coussins, du chert et de l'argilite de la formation d'Antler dans laquelle font intrusion les filons-couches de diabase de Mount Murray. 3, record 10, French, - formation%20d%27Antler
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-04-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- antler work 1, record 11, English, antler%20work
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
objects, tools fabricated with antlers 1, record 11, English, - antler%20work
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- travail des andouillers 1, record 11, French, travail%20des%20andouillers
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-04-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- antler adze head 1, record 12, English, antler%20adze%20head
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an antler piece of an adze holding a blade in an end socket and fastened to a haft at the opposite end 1, record 12, English, - antler%20adze%20head
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- gaine d'herminette en bois de cerf 1, record 12, French, gaine%20d%27herminette%20en%20bois%20de%20cerf
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- brow antler 1, record 13, English, brow%20antler
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- maître andouiller 1, record 13, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20andouiller
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le maître andouiller est celui qui se trouve placé le premier sur la tige principale du bois d'un cerf et qui se dirige en avant. Ses coups sont souvent mortels. Glossaire de Vénerie (P. Vialar) Vénerie 95ms/28.10.74 1, record 13, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20andouiller
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- antler fla king punch 1, record 14, English, antler%20fla%20king%20punch
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- instrument de corne pour éclater la pierre 1, record 14, French, instrument%20de%20corne%20pour%20%C3%A9clater%20la%20pierre
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
archéologie (terme indien, C.M. Barreau) 1, record 14, French, - instrument%20de%20corne%20pour%20%C3%A9clater%20la%20pierre
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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