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Lyra.

alternative form of Leier

4 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlyːʁa/
  1. alternative form of Leier lyre (ancient Greek lute)

    feminine
  2. alternative form of Leier Lyra (astronomic constellation)

    feminine
Where this word comes from

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek λύρα (lúra), whence also older Leier.

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