"microflyer" meaning in All languages combined

See microflyer on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: microflyers [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + flyer. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|flyer}} micro- + flyer Head templates: {{en-noun}} microflyer (plural microflyers)
  1. An extremely small aircraft that is typically used for surveillance.

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