Tatin

[ tah-tan ]

/ tɑˈtɛ̃ /

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adjective

caramelized and baked in the manner of an upside-down cake: an apple tart Tatin.

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Origin of Tatin

<French (tarte) tatin, à la Tatin, des desmoiselles Tatin; said to be after two (or more) Tatin sisters, who developed the recipe

In Stringfellow's and Tatin's models the main aerofoil and balancer (tail) are practically contiguous.
The Theory and Practice of Model Aeroplaning|V. E. Johnson
He first produced biplanes, then triplanes and finally a monoplane type, the Tatin-Paulhan .
Jane's All the World's Aircraft|Various
Tatin built a large model machine for him in those days, which after a 150 yard flight fell into the sea and was lost.
Jane's All the World's Aircraft|Various
"I ain't afraid; Dod is tatin' tare of me," said the child, with a little sigh.
A Sailor's Lass|Emma Leslie