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Noun: empennage  ,aam-pu'naazh
  1. The rear part of an aircraft
    "The mechanic inspected the empennage assembly for any signs of damage";
    - tail, tail assembly

Derived forms: empennages

Type of: back, rear

Part of: fuselage

Encyclopedia: Empennage