1. drogue parachute(n = noun.artifact) - a small parachute that pulls the main parachute from its storage pack;
is a kind of chute, parachute
2. drogue parachute(n = noun.artifact) drogue, drogue chute - a parachute used to decelerate an object that is moving rapidly;
is a kind of chute, parachute
drogue, drogue chute, golden parachute, parachute, parachute jump, parachute jumper