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 Scooper. From English Canada+air, from being a Canadian aircraft manufacturer. From Middle French Canada+Old French air, from Laurentian kanata+Latin aer. Compare Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Italian canadair, Serbo-Croatian kanader.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ka.na.dɛʁ/
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Noun

canadair m (plural canadairs)

(France, 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

Genericized trademark. From the company name Canadair, the manufacturer of the only purpose-built waterbomber, from the original version, Canadair CL-215 Scooper, from English Canada+air, from being a Canadian aircraft manufacturer. From Middle French Canada+Old French air, from Laurentian kanata+Latin aer. Compare French canadair, Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Serbo-Croatian kanader.

Noun

canadair m (invariable)

(aviation) waterbomber (firefighting aircraft)

Anagrams

anacardi, candaria, radancia