Tripehound

See also: tripehound

English

Etymology

From tripehound, from the similar sound to triplane. Referring to the informal name given by British and allied WW1 airmen to the German Fokker triplane.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Tripehound (plural Tripehounds)

1. (aviation, slang, dated) A Sopwith Triplane.