lyra.
The middle portion of the ventral surface of the fornix of the brain.
Meaning & usage
The middle portion of the ventral surface of the fornix of the brain.
Where this word comes from
So called from the arrangement of the lines with which it is marked in the human brain.
A vertically suspended hoop used in acrobatic performances.
A bowed string musical instrument used in the Byzantine Empire.
A bowed instrument used in folk music in Crete, Greece.
Where this word comes from
From Ancient Greek λῠ́ρᾱ (lŭ́rā) or Modern Greek λύρα (lýra). Doublet of lira, Lyra, and lyre.
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