Montgolfier balloon
Montgolfier balloon noun: the most common type of hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.
Noun
Montgolfier balloon (plural Montgolfier balloons)
- The most common type of hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.
- The pattern of Montgolfier balloon built by the Montgolfier brothers, predating modern Montgolfier-style hot-air balloons
Forms of Montgolfier balloon
| plural | Montgolfier balloons |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Montgolfière balloon |
| alternative form | Montgolfiere balloon |
| alternative form | Montgolfière |
| alternative form | Montgolfiere |
Origin of Montgolfier balloon
From the Montgolfier brothers, who popularized this style of balloon, and is credited with its European origin.
Questions about Montgolfier balloon
- What does Montgolfier balloon mean?
- Montgolfier balloon means the most common type of hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.
- What part of speech is Montgolfier balloon?
- Montgolfier balloon is a noun.
- What is the plural of Montgolfier balloon?
- The plural of Montgolfier balloon is Montgolfier balloons.
Words near Montgolfier balloon in the dictionary
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