"superantenna" meaning in All languages combined

See superantenna on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: superantennas [plural], superantennae [plural]
Etymology: From super- + antenna. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|super-|antenna}} super- + antenna Head templates: {{en-noun|s|superantennae}} superantenna (plural superantennas or superantennae)
  1. An extremely powerful antenna.

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