Montgolfier balloon
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Montgolfier balloon
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From the Montgolfier brothers, who popularized this style of balloon, and is credited with its European origin.
noun Montgolfier balloons · Montgolfière balloon · Montgolfiere balloon · Montgolfière · Montgolfiere
- 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
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noun common type of hot-air balloon
| Français | montgolfière, ballon montgolfière, ballon de montgolfière |
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