Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-ruh]
- /ˈlaɪ rə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [lahy-ruh]
- /ˈlaɪ rə/
Definitions of lyra word
- noun lyra (anatomy, dated) The middle portion of the ventral surface of the fornix of the brain; so called from the arrangement of the lines with which it is marked in the human brain. 1
- noun lyra a small constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Cygnus and Draco and containing the star Vega, an eclipsing binary (Beta Lyrae), a planetary nebula (the Ring Nebula), and a variable star, RR Lyrae 0
- noun lyra a N constellation between Hercules and Cygnus containing the bright star Vega; the Harp; the Lyre 0
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Parts of speech for Lyra
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lyra popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lyra
noun lyra
- gong — a large bronze disk, of Asian origin, having an upturned rim, that produces a vibrant, hollow tone when struck, usually with a stick or hammer that has a padded head.
- tocsin — a signal, especially of alarm, sounded on a bell or bells.
- peal — a loud, prolonged ringing of bells.
- tintinnabulation — the ringing or sound of bells.
- angelus — a series of prayers recited in the morning, at midday, and in the evening, commemorating the Annunciation and Incarnation
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