Doctor Yellow

English

Etymology

Calque of Japanese ドクターイエロー (Dokutā Ierō), itself a pseudo-anglicism from English doctor + yellow, in reference to its diagnostic function and bright yellow appearance.

Proper noun

Doctor Yellow

1. (rail transport, humorous) The high-speed track testing train used on the Tokaido Shinkansen and San'yō Shinkansen.

See also

• Flying Banana