"Rogallo wing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Rogallo wings [plural]
Etymology: Invented in 1948 by Gertrude and Francis Rogallo. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Rogallo wing (plural Rogallo wings)
  1. A flexible type of airfoil.

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