Montgolfier balloon

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From the Montgolfier brothers, who popularized this style of balloon, and is credited with its European origin.

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Montgolfier balloon (plural Montgolfier balloons)

  1. The most common type of hot-air balloon, a balloon lifted by only heated air with onboard burners, and a usually-manned platform at the base.
  2. (by restriction) The pattern of Montgolfier balloon built by the Montgolfier brothers, predating modern Montgolfier-style hot-air balloons

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