taikonaut
A Chinese space traveler, derived from the Chinese term "taikong ren," which translates roughly as "spaceman."
American space travelers are astronauts; Russian space travelers are cosmonauts; Chinese space travelers are taikonauts. Three taikonauts are supposed to be launched into orbit in the fall of 2003.
taikonaut by Led Zeppole October 3, 2003
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