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What is the origin of “tyrolienne” for zip line?

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I recently learned the word “tyrolienne” and I’m curious as to why it means zip line? Does it come from Tyrol?

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It originates from Tyrol, precisely: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tyrolean_traverse

answered Jun 14 at 21:33

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