ORNITHOPTER


Meaning of ORNITHOPTER in English

ˈȯ(r)nəˌthäptə(r), ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary ornith- + -pter (as in helicopter )

: a heavier-than-air airplane deriving its chief support and propulsion from flapping wings

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