"doctor killer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: doctor killers [plural]
Etymology: From the epithet "forked-tail doctor killer," ascribed to the V-tail variant of the Beechcraft Bonanza aircraft due to the frequency of crashes and in-flight breakups attributed to wealthy amateur pilots, such as physicians. Head templates: {{en-noun}} doctor killer (plural doctor killers)
  1. (slang, aviation) A personal light aircraft attributed to a large number of serious accidents or fatal crashes. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Aviation Related terms: widow-maker

Inflected forms

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