otis

indénombrable · nom propre

A proper noun referring to a specific person, typically a male given name or surname.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant une personne spécifique, généralement un prénom masculin ou un nom de famille.

1. Elisha Otis (inventor) B2 formal

   Refers to Elisha Otis, the American inventor who created the first safety elevator in the 19th century.

   • Otis revolutionized building construction with his safety elevator.
   • The Otis Elevator Company is named after its founder.
   • Many skyscrapers would not exist without Otis's invention.

   🇫🇷Elisha Otis (inventeur)

2. Genus of birds C1 formal scientific

   A genus of birds in the family Otididae, commonly known as bustards, including the great bustard.

   • The Otis tarda is the scientific name for the great bustard.
   • Ornithologists study the Otis genus for its unique mating displays.
   • The Otis genus is native to Europe and parts of Asia.

   🇫🇷Outarde (genre)

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