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héli-

héli-

See also: heli, Heli, hélǐ, and heli-

French

Prefix

héli-

  1. of, or pertaining to helicopter.

Derived terms

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Etymology

Shortening of French hélicoptère, from Ancient Greek ἕλιξ ‎(hélix, “spiral”) +‎ πτερόν ‎(pterón, “wing”).

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