Laika
[ˈlaɪ.kə]Meaning
Russian word for a type of hunting dog
Background Story
Laika is the Russian word for a type of hunting dog. A user-submitted entry records it as a feminine given name used in popular culture. The name is also that of the Soviet space dog launched aboard Sputnik 2 in 1957.
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