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airdrome

noun air·drome \ ˈer-ˌdrōm \

Definition of airdrome

:airport

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  1. helicopters taking off from a military airdrome near Moscow

Origin and Etymology of airdrome

alteration of aerodrome

airdrome Synonyms

Synonyms
aerodrome [chiefly British], airport, airfield, field
Related Words
air base, air park, helipad, heliport, jetport; airstrip, landing field, landing strip, runway; launchpad, pad

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