Kite
/kaɪt/noun
A kite is a lightweight frame covered with paper, cloth, or plastic, flown in the air at the end of a long string.
Did you know?The term "kite" is linked to a word for a type of bird, often associated with freedom and the spirit realm in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kā-
“to sing, chant, or call out, often in a ritualistic context.”
Old English
OE
cȳta
“a bird of prey, particularly one that soars high and is often associated with the divine.”
Middle English
ME
kite
“a type of bird; later adopted to refer to a flying object.”
15th Century
English
kite
“a device constructed for flying, resembling the shape of a bird.”
Modern English
English
kite
“an object flown in the air, typically made of lightweight materials.”
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