Blériot
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A French pilot who first flew across the English Channel in 1909
- proper noun
- /blɛrjoʊ/
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Blériot
- It was only 33 years ago... that Louis Blériot took off from the coast of France... and, without instruments, made the 21-mile flight... across the English Channel.
Examples
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In 1909, Louis Blériot became the first person to fly across the English Channel.
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Blériot flying the Channel.
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The remarkable feat of Louis Blériot inspired a generation of aviators after his historic flight.
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Known for his pioneering aviation efforts, Blériot made significant advancements in airplane design.
Synonyms
Louis Bleriot
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A French pilot who in 1909 was the first person to fly across the English Channel
uses the shorter family name with the original accent mark
Surface Forms
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Etymology
Blériot is a French family name best known from Louis Blériot, the pilot who in 1909 made the first flight across the English Channel. So when you hear Blériot think of that bold early airplane flight and the start of modern aviation.