aeronaut

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(âr'ə-nôt') pronunciation
n.
A pilot or navigator of a lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon.

[AERO- + Greek nautēs, sailor.]


The pilot of an aerostat, especially of a balloon. Also called a balloonist.

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