PARAKITES

Noun

parakites

plural of parakite

Source: Wiktionary


PARAKITE

Par"a*kite`, n. [Para- + kite.]

Definition: A train or series of kites on one string and flying tandem, used for attaining great heights and for sending up instruments for meteorological observations or a man for military reconnoissance; also, a kite of such a train.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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