aeroplane

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English

An aeroplane (Airbus A330)

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Pronunciation

  • (file)
  • IPA: /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Etymology

From French aéroplane, from Ancient Greek ἀερόπλανος (aeroplanos, wandering in air), from ἀήρ (aēr, air) + πλάνος (planos, wandering).

Noun

aeroplane (plural aeroplanes)

  1. (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) A powered heavier-than-air aircraft with fixed wings.

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