Synonyms

Lyra

American

[lahy-ruh] / ˈlaɪ rə /

noun

genitive

Lyrae

Astronomy. the Lyre, a northern constellation between Cygnus and Hercules, containing the bright star Vega.
a female given name.
(lowercase) glockenspiel.

Lyra British

/ ˈlaɪərə /

noun

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

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Lyra Scientific

/ lī′rə /

A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cygnus and Hercules. Lyra (the Lyre) contains the bright star Vega.

Example Sentences

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As part of an episode to mark St David's Day, Sheen spoke of how Lyra had got used to people approaching her dad.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The judge in the Lyra McKee murder trial has dismissed a defence application that there is no case to answer.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Lyra lives in a universe parallel to our own, where people have a daemon - a companion spirit in animal form.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

Mrs Corner said she hopes that the award, which she described as "more important than ever", will ensure that future generations remember Lyra.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

“You finished your biscuit?” he said to Lyra.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman

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