Lyra

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Ly·ra

noun \ˈlī-rə\

Definition of LYRA

: a northern constellation representing the lyre of Orpheus or Mercury and containing Vega

Origin of LYRA

Latin (genitive Lyrae), literally, lyre
First Known Use: 1551

Rhymes with LYRA

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