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[-] dogs0n@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 days ago

Very fun fact, so much so I wanted to know more.

originates from the Greek helix (ἕλιξ), genitive helikos (ἕλῐκος), "helix, spiral, whirl, convolution"[1] and pteron (πτερόν) "wing"

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicopter#Etymology

[-] slampisko@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

Imagine saying helicopad and quadpter!

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