ailavator

noun

ai·​la·​va·​tor
variants or ailevator
ˈā-lə-ˌvā-tər
plural -s
: elevon

Word History

Etymology

blend of aileron and elevator

First Known Use

1947, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ailavator was in 1947

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“Ailavator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ailavator. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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