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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
Noun
canadair m (plural canadairs)
- (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.
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Italian
Etymology
Compare French canadair, Greek καναντέρ (kanantér), Serbo-Croatian kanader / канадер, Macedonian канадер (kanader)
Noun
canadair m (invariable)
- (firefighting, aviation) waterbomber (firefighting aircraft)
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