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



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