aerodyne

[ air-uh-dahyn ]

noun

1. any heavier-than-air aircraft deriving its lift mainly from aerodynamic forces.

aerodyne

/ ˈɛərəʊˌdaɪn /

noun

1. any heavier-than-air machine, such as an aircraft, that derives the greater part of its lift from aerodynamic forces

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerodyne¹

1905–10; back formation from aerodynamic; dyne

Word History and Origins

Origin of aerodyne¹

C20: back formation from aerodynamic ; see dyne