KAMIKAZE


Meaning of KAMIKAZE in English

n. & adj.

--n. hist.

1. a Japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and deliberately crashed by its pilot on its target.

2 the pilot of such an aircraft.

--adj.

1. of or relating to a kamikaze.

2 reckless, dangerous, potentially self-destructive.

Etymology: Jap. f. kami divinity + kaze wind

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.