Lyra

noun

Ly·​ra ˈlī-rə How to pronounce Lyra (audio)
: a northern constellation representing the lyre of Orpheus or Mercury and containing Vega

Word History

Etymology

Latin (genitive Lyrae), literally, lyre

First Known Use

1551, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Lyra was in 1551

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“Lyra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lyra. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

lyra

noun
ly·​ra ˈlī-rə How to pronounce lyra (audio)

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