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lyrist

Syllabification: (lyr·ist)
Pronunciation: /ˈlīrist/
Definition of lyrist

noun

  • 1 a person who plays the lyre.
  • 2 a lyric poet.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin lyrista, from Greek luristēs, from lura 'lyre'

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