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lyra.

lyre; lyric poetry/inspiration/genius; Lyra/the Lyre (constellation); lute/harp;

4 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈly.ra]Classical-Latin[ˈliː.ra]
  1. lyre, lute

    declension-1 · feminine
  2. the northern constellation Lyra

    declension-1 · feminine
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek λύρᾱ (lúrā, “lyre”).

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