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

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

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)

Anagrams

• anacardi, candaria, radancia