(1848–96), German pioneer in the design and flying of gliders. Working with his brother, he made over 2,000 flights in various gliders before being killed in a crash.
Definition of Lilienthal, Otto in US English:
Lilienthal, Otto
proper nounˈlilēənˌTHôl
(1848–96), German pioneer in the design and flying of gliders. Working with his brother, he made over 2,000 flights in various gliders before being killed in a crash.