Autogyros

/ˈɔːtəˌdʒaɪroʊz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of autogyro; multiple aircraft using rotary wing and propeller propulsion.

Etymology

Simple English plural of autogyro, adding the standard -s suffix. Maintains the Spanish-influenced term that originated from aeronautical engineering terminology.

Kelly Says

When autogyros were new, people were fascinated because they could hover and land vertically—properties that seemed impossible before—making them appear in news footage and scientific demonstrations throughout the 20th century as symbols of aviation progress.

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