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.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ka.na.dɛʁ/

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Noun

canadair m (plural canadairs)

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

Usage notes

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.

Synonyms

• avion-citerne
• bombardier à eau
• bombardier d’eau

 

Italian

Etymology

Compare French canadair, Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Serbo-Croatian kanader.

Noun

canadair m (invariable)

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

Anagrams

• anacardi, candaria, radancia