# aerodyne

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift from motion.

## Etymology
Back-formation from aerodynamic. Analysable as aero- + -dyne (“motor-powered flight”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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