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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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 person for military reconnaissance.
2. 2
   An individual kite of such a train.

Etymology

From para- + kite.

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