Etymology

paramotor

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Today it means: A steerable parachute powered by a propeller attached to the pilot's back Full definition →

English motor ← Middle English motour ← Latin mōtor
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The story

  1. Englishpara-
  2. Latinmōtor
  3. Middle Englishmotour
  4. Englishmotor
  5. English todayparamotor

From para- + motor.

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