LYRA

Lyra

(noun) a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Proper noun

Lyra

(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lyre. It includes the bright star Vega and the Ring Nebula.

(rare) A female given name from Ancient Greek

Anagrams

• Lary, RYLA, Rayl, Ryal, aryl, lyar, ryal, yarl

Etymology 1

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.

Etymology 2

Noun

lyra (plural lyras)

A vertically suspended hoop used in acrobatic performances.

Anagrams

• Lary, RYLA, Rayl, Ryal, aryl, lyar, ryal, yarl

Source: Wiktionary


Ly"ra, n. Etym: [L. lyra, Gr. Lyre.]

1. (Astron.)

Definition: A northern constellation, the Harp, containing a white star of the first magnitude, called Alpha Lyræ, or Vega.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

2 April 2025

COVERT

(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”


Do you know this game?

Wordscapes

Wordscapes is a popular word game consistently in the top charts of both Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The Android version has more than 10 million installs. This guide will help you get more coins in less than two minutes of playing the game. Continue reading Wordscapes: Get More Coins