Myra

[mahy-ruh]

noun

1. an ancient city in SW Asia Minor, in Lycia.

2. a female given name: from a Latin word meaning “extraordinary.”

Example Sentences

In a separate development, defence files from the trial of Brady and his accomplice, Myra Hindley, have recently been rediscovered by the journalist and author presenting the documentary, Duncan Staff.

From BBC

Martinez’s mom, Myra Villareal, said in some ways it didn’t surprise her that her son tried to help.

From Los Angeles Times

Last summer, footage of Myra Tran singing at the Westminster funeral of Ly Tong, an anti-communist activist, surfaced online.

From Los Angeles Times

Myra Hermosa, 37, grew up in the San Fernando Valley, but recently moved back to the area after living in San Diego and North Carolina for a few years.

From Los Angeles Times

Sitting around one blustery day as they crossed the Mediterranean on their three ships, they discussed the idea of stealing the saint’s bones when they passed Myra, where he was buried.

From Slate