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Lyra

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌɪrə/

Astronomy
Definition of Lyra
  • a small northern constellation (the Lyre), said to represent the lyre invented by Hermes. It contains the bright star Vega.

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Latin

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Definition of Lyra in the US English dictionary

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