ballon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The quality of a jump by which a ballet dancer appears to pause in midair
  2. Synonym of balloon (“type of glass for wine etc”).

Pronunciation

/bəˈlɒn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ballon.wav

Word forms

ballon ballons

Etymology

From French ballon. Doublet of balloon.

Synonyms

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