an ‧ ten ‧ na /ænˈtenə/ BrE AmE 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 SYN aerial :
television antennas