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Etymology of the English word aileron

the English word aileron
derived from the French word aileron
derived from the Old French word aile
derived from the Latin word ala (wing; wing; upper arm, foreleg)

Date

The earliest known usage of aileron in English dates from the 20th century.

Derivations in English

elevon, flaperon

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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