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Montgolfier balloon
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English
Alternative forms
en Montgolfière balloon Montgolfiere balloon Montgolfière Montgolfiere
Etymology
From the en Montgolfier brothers, who popularized this style of balloon, and is credited with its European origin.
Noun
The most common type of en hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.
en by restriction The pattern of Montgolfier balloon built by the Montgolfier brothers, predating modern Montgolfier-style hot-air balloons
Coordinate terms
en de Rozier balloon Rozier balloon
Translations
common type of hot-air balloon
French: fr montgolfière, fr ballon montgolfière, fr ballon de montgolfière
en eponyms
en Aircraft