canadair

French

Etymology

Genericized trademark. From the company name Canadair, the manufacturer of the only purpose-built waterbomber, from the original version, Canadair CL-215. From English Canada+air, from being a Canadian aircraft manufacturer. Compare Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Italian canadair, Serbo-Croatian kanader / канадер, Macedonian канадер (kanader)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ka.na.dɛʁ/
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Noun

canadair m (plural canadairs)

  1. (France, firefighting, aviation) waterbomber (firefighting aircraft)

Usage notes

(waterbomber airplane): This term is not used in Canada, as Canada is the home to the company called Canadair, which has other aircraft models, including the famous Canadair Regional Jet airliner.

Synonyms

Italian

Etymology

Compare French canadair, Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Serbo-Croatian kanader / канадер, Macedonian канадер (kanader)

Noun

canadair m (invariable)

  1. (firefighting, aviation) waterbomber (firefighting aircraft)

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