Hydro-aëroplane

Hy·dro-a·ër·o·plane

Hydro-aëroplane

  1. An aëroplane with a boatlike or other understructure that enables it to travel on, or to rise from the surface of, a body of water by its own motive power; -- now usually referred to as a seaplane. (Aëronautics) [obsolescent]