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Mira

American  
[mahy-ruh] / ˈmaɪ rə /

noun

  1. Astronomy. the first long-period pulsating variable star to be discovered, with a period averaging 331 days. It is a red giant and a component of a binary star in the constellation Cetus.

  2. a female given name.


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The film, which Netflix says is has become its most watched movie ever, tells the story of K-pop stars Rumi, Mira, and Zoey who double as secret guardians of the world.

From BBC

During the early morning hours on Sunday, Songz was also reportedly involved at another incident at Mira, a restaurant and hookah lounge.

From Los Angeles Times

Mira Costa 61, Camarillo 46: Paxx Bell had 16 points and eight rebounds for 11-1 Mira Costa.

From Los Angeles Times

He too has worked in film, including participating on the soundtrack for Mira Nair’s “Reluctant Fundamentalist.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mira Costa 67, Newbury Park 57: Paxx Bell scored 21 points and Strax Dragicevic had 19 points for 10-1 Mira Costa.

From Los Angeles Times