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Salyut

sa·lyut

UK/sɑːlˈjuːt/ uncommon

noun

1.

either of two Soviet space stations launched in the 1970s

Origin

From Russian Салют (Saljut), from салют (saljut, “salute; fireworks”). Doublet of salute.

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