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Cam·pi·ni engine | \ (ˈ)kam¦pēnē- \
Definition of Campini engine
: an aircraft propulsion system consisting of a reciprocating-engine-driven compressor, a burner, and an exhaust nozzle from which the stream of air passing through the compressor is ejected to the rear with increased momentum
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