monorail

English

/ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/, /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/

noun
Definitions
  • a railroad system where the trains run on one rail
  • a train running on a single rail

Etymology

Borrowed from French monorail prefix from English rail (garment, gown).

Origin

English

rail

Gloss

garment, gown

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