avionnette

French

Alternative forms

  • avionette (1990 spelling reforms)

Etymology

From avion +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

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Noun

avionnette f (plural avionnettes)

  1. a small passenger aircraft
  2. a dance in which a couple simulate the takeoff and landing of an aircraft

Descendants

  • Portuguese: avioneta, avionete

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