canadair
French
editEtymology
editGenericized 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
editNoun
editcanadair m (plural canadairs)
Usage notes
editThis 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
editItalian
editEtymology
editCompare French canadair, Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Serbo-Croatian kanader.
Noun
editcanadair m (invariable)
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