aeronaut

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English [edit]

Alternative forms [edit]

aëronaut

Etymology [edit]

From the French aéronaute; compare the Italian aeronauta.

Pronunciation [edit]

(UK) IPA: /ˈɛəɹəˌnɔːt/
(US) IPA: /ˈɛɹəˌnɔt/, (especially caught-cot merged) IPA: /ˈɛɹəˌnɑt/

Noun [edit]

aeronaut (plural aeronauts)

One who glides through the air in an airship or balloon
balloonist

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