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A female dog who was sent into space by the Soviet Union on November 3, 1957, aboard Sputnik 2. She died in space.
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noun
A type of hunting dog from Russia.
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noun
Alternative letter-case form of laika.
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History
Transliteration of Russian Лáйка (Lájka), from ла́йка (lájka, literally “barker”). Renamed by Soviet personnel; according to some accounts, owing to her loud barking.
From Russian ла́йка (lájka, “laika”, literally “barker”).
Transliteration of Russian ла́йка (lájka, literally “barker”).
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