aerogun
|aero-gun|
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/ˈɛroʊˌɡʌn/
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/ˈeərəʊˌɡʌn/
aircraft firearm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerogun' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'gun', referring to a firearm.
Historical Evolution
'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' combined with 'gun', a term for a firearm, to form 'aerogun'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a gun used in the air', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/19 15:06