André (1853–1931) and Édouard (1859–1940), French industrialists. They founded the Michelin Tyre Company in 1888 and pioneered the use of pneumatic tyres on motor vehicles.
Definition of Michelin in US English:
Michelin
proper nounˈmiSHəlen
Family name of brothers André (1853–1931) and Édouard (1859–1940), French industrialists. They founded the Michelin Tire Company in 1888 and pioneered the use of pneumatic tires on automobiles.