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aeroplane

Pronunciation: /ˈɛːrəpleɪn/
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Definition of aeroplane

noun

British
  • a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces.

Origin:

late 19th century: from French aéroplane, from aéro- 'air' + Greek -planos 'wandering'

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