Montgolfier balloon en · NOUN
Etymology
From the Montgolfier brothers, who popularized this style of balloon, and is credited with its European origin.
Meanings
- 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.
- (qualifier:by restriction) The pattern of Montgolfier balloon built by the Montgolfier brothers, predating modern Montgolfier-style hot-air balloons
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgolfiere | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Montgolfière | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Montgolfier balloons | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Montgolfiere balloon | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Montgolfière balloon | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
de Rozier balloon · Rozier balloon
Translations (3)
fr ballon de montgolfière (common type of hot-air balloon) · fr ballon montgolfière (common type of hot-air balloon) · fr montgolfière (common type of hot-air balloon)