Laika
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Laika is a noun meaning A type of hunting dog from Russia.
Meaning
A type of hunting dog from Russia.
Example Sentences
Q—The Russians picked a laika to occupy the space capsule. Do you think a dachshund would have been a wiser choice?
Indeed, they have been hybridising for a very long time, as is evidenced by the laika, a wolf-like dog that even today accompanies various Siberian peoples.
Word Forms
- laikas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lapphund, lurcher.
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