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(), n.[F., fr. paper to ward off, guard + chute a fall. See Parry, and Chute, Chance.] 1. A contrivance somewhat in the form of an umbrella, by means of which a descent may be made from a balloon, or any eminence. 2. (Zol.) A web or fold of skin which extends between the legs of certain mammals, as the flying squirrels, colugo, and phalangister. スポンサード リンク
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