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Etymology

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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

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  • IPA(key): /ka.na.dɛʁ/
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Noun

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canadair m (plural canadairs)

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

Usage notes

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(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.

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Italian

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Etymology

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Compare French canadair, Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Serbo-Croatian kanader / канадер, Macedonian канадер (kanader)

Noun

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canadair m (invariable)

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

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