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First Known Use: 1865
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same year: the business or practice of flying airplanes, helicopters, etc.
See words that rhyme with aviation Spanish Central: Translation of aviation Nglish: Translation of aviation for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of aviation for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about aviation
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