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Etymology edit

From Ancient Greek ἕλιξ (hélix, spiral) +‎ πτερόν (pterón, wing).

Coined in 1861 by Gustave de Ponton d'Amécourt.

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  • (mute h) IPA(key): /e.li.kɔp.tɛʁ/
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Noun edit

hélicoptère m (plural hélicoptères)

  1. helicopter

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