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aviation

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ̯.viːˈeɪ̯.ʃən/

The English word “aviation” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The art or science of making and flying aircraft.
  2. Flying, operating, or operation of aircraft.
  3. Industry that produces aircraft.
  4. Aircraft.
  5. A cocktail made with gin, maraschino liqueur, crème de violette, and lemon juice.

Etymology

Borrowed from French aviation, derived from Latin avis (“bird”). By surface analysis, avi- + -ation.

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