First Known Use: 1581
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1dirigible
adjective di·ri·gi·ble \ˈdir-ə-jə-bəl, də-ˈri-jə-\
Definition of DIRIGIBLE
: capable of being steered
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Origin of DIRIGIBLE
Latin dirigere
2dirigible
noun
DIRIGIBLE[2] Defined for Kids
dirigible
noun di·ri·gi·ble \ˈdir-ə-jə-bəl, də-ˈri-jə-\
Definition of DIRIGIBLE for Kids
: airship
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