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heli-

Helicopter.

English helicopter.

This was created through an incorrect analysis of helicopter as a compound of heli and copter, though it actually contains helico‑. A helipad is a landing and take-off area for helicopters, often private; a heliport is the equivalent of an airport for helicopters. Heli-skiing is a sport in which skiers are taken to the top of a mountain by helicopter and ski down from there.

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