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PRONUNCIATION OF LYRA

Lyra  [ˈlaɪərə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LYRA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lyra is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LYRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lyra

Lyra

Lyra is a small constellation. It is one of 48 listed by the 2nd century astronomer Ptolemy, and is one of the 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. Its principal star, Vega, a corner of the Summer Triangle, is one of the brightest stars in the sky. Beginning at the north, Lyra is bordered by Draco, Hercules, Vulpecula, and Cygnus. Lyra is visible from the northern hemisphere from spring through autumn, and nearly overhead, in temperate latitudes, during the summer months. From the southern hemisphere, it is visible low in the northern sky during the winter months.

Definition of Lyra in the English dictionary

The definition of Lyra in the dictionary is a small constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Cygnus and Draco and containing the star Vega, an eclipsing binary, a planetary nebula, and a variable star, RR Lyrae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LYRA


acquirer
əˈkwaɪərə
admirer
ədˈmaɪərə
Beira
ˈbaɪərə
conspirer
kənˈspaɪərə
Corcyra
kɔːˈsaɪərə
Deianira
ˌdiːəˈnaɪərə
enquirer
ɪnˈkwaɪərə
era
ˈɪərə
expirer
ɪkˈspaɪərə
firer
ˈfaɪərə
hirer
ˈhaɪərə
inquirer
ɪnˈkwaɪərə
inspirer
ɪnˈspaɪərə
Madeira
məˈdɪərə
nonadmirer
ˌnɒnədˈmaɪərə
requirer
rɪˈkwaɪərə
retirer
rɪˈtaɪərə
sera
ˈsɪərə
spirogyra
ˌspaɪrəˈdʒaɪərə
wirer
ˈwaɪərə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LYRA

Lyon
Lyon King of Arms
Lyonnais
lyonnaise
Lyonnesse
Lyons
lyophiled
lyophilic
lyophilisation
lyophilise
lyophiliser
lyophilization
lyophilize
lyophilizer
lyophobic
lyosorption
lyra viol
Lyrae

WORDS THAT END LIKE LYRA

agora
Ancyra
bra
camera
Cossyra
extra
eyra
Fra
hora
La Guayra
laura
opera
ora
palmyra
para
satyra
sierra
tayra
terra
ultra

Synonyms and antonyms of Lyra in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Lyra» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LYRA

Find out the translation of Lyra to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Lyra from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Lyra» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

天琴座
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Lyra
570 millions of speakers

English

Lyra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वीणा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

يرا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Lyra
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lyra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Lyra
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Lyra
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lyra
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lyra
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ライラ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거문고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lyra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chòm sao thiên cầm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரகசியங்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लिरा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lyra
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Lyra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lyra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Lyra
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lyra
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Lyra
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Lyra
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lyra
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lyra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Lyra

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LYRA»

The term «Lyra» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.821 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LYRA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Lyra

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LYRA»

Discover the use of Lyra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Lyra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lyra's Oxford
A BEGUILING NEW EPISODE FROM THE UNIVERSE OF HIS DARK MATERIALS Lyra's Oxford opens two years after the conclusion of Philip Pullman's The Amber Spyglass in the comfort and familiarity of Jordan College, where Lyra and her daemon, ...
Philip Pullman, 2007
2
Nicholas of Lyra: The Senses of Scripture
The first modern study of Nicholas of Lyra, immensely influential fourteenth-century Franciscan biblical commentator.
Philip D. W. Krey, Lesley Janette Smith, 2000
3
Lyra Graeca
Being the remains of all the Greek lyric poets from Eumelus to Timothes excepting Pindar, edited and translated by J.M. Edmonds. Originally published in 1922.
J. M. Edmonds, 2007
4
Lyra apostolica
LYRA. APOSTOLICA. HOME. Where'er I roam in this fair English land, The vision of a temple meets my eyes : Modest without ; within, all glorious rise Its love- enclustered columns, and expand Their slender arms. Like olive-plants they stand, ...
‎1841
5
The Lyra Novels: Shadow Magic, Daughter of Witches, The Harp ...
The Lithmern have kidnapped the princess. To find her way home, Alethia will have to learn to trust in the old tales, whose legends of magic and daring hold the only hope of saving her kingdom.
Patricia C. Wrede, 2012
6
Lyra viol duets
The introd. includes notes on the composer, the collection, and on performance.
Thomas Ford, Oleg V. Timofeyev, 1998
7
The Subversive Voice of Carmen Lyra: Selected Works
Those readers interested in Latin American literature, women writers, and folktales will find this book interesting and informative. And the tales are simply wonderful reading!
Carmen Lyra, Elizabeth Rosa Horan, 2000
8
Shadows Over Lyra
Peopled by humans, Shee, forest-dwelling, Wyrdsd, and watery Neira, Lyra is a place of beauty and peace--or would be, if it were not for the immensely powerful and evil Shadow-born, straining against the bonds that have held them for ...
Patricia C. Wrede, 1997
9
Carmen Lyra: A Political Existence
Chapter 3 How do we remember Lyra? "Carmen Lyra, Maria Isabel Carvajal, vivid lo costarricense con tal intensidad y brillantes, que ni las limitaciones impuestas por la epoca a su condicion de mujer, ni el estigma de su militancia comunista, ...
Diana Jimenez, 2009
10
Lyra: And Other Poems
LYRA. And all went jocundly. I could but say, Ah ! well-a-day ! — What time spring thaws the wold, And in the dead leaves come up sprouts of gold, And green and ribby blue, that after hours Encrown with flowers ; Heavily lies my heart From all ...
Alice Cary, 1852

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LYRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Lyra is used in the context of the following news items.
1
LYRA Gianduja Chocolate — The Dieline - Branding & Packaging
LYRA Chocolate looks absolutely delightful and delicious — a premium choice in the fine chocolate market. After success with their ... «The Dieline, Jul 15»
2
Tax incentives expected to bring more than 900 jobs to Columbus …
... has plans to invest $15.05 million into building about 177,000 square feet of office space on Lyra Drive, across Gemini Place from Cabela's, ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
3
Portland Health and Fitness Pros Share the One Piece of Advice that …
Lyra Butler-Denman, Pilates, GYROTONIC, and Contemporary Alexander Technique teacher at reFORM Pilates and Movement. "Sleep is the ... «Portland Monthly, Jul 15»
4
Facebook turns children's fisticuffs into public event - Belfast Telegraph
Lyra McKee. The first I knew of Sunday's fight between two teenagers in Belfast city centre was when I was standing in Primark's customer ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Travel a few million miles this summer - Times Record News …
Vega is just to the east of the zenith in the faint constellation Lyra the harp and Arcturus is just to the west in the constellation Bootes the farmer, ... «Times Record News, Jul 15»
6
Summer Stargazing Program Scheduled | Mix 107.3 KIOW
... common summer constellations as Scorpius the Scorpion, Sagittarius the Archer, Lyra the Lyre, Cygnus the Swan, and Aquilla the Eagle. «KIOW, Jul 15»
7
Pennsylvania Starwatch: Summer gazing nice anytime
Vega is just to the east of the zenith in the faint constellation Lyra the harp and Arcturus is just to the west in the constellation Bootes the farmer, ... «News Item, Jul 15»
8
Yonkers: Monday 7/20 Analysis
(2) LYRA gets a notable driver change to Kakaley and that could be enough to get her over the top in this tough-to-figure event. (6) PAT'S ... «Daily Racing Form, Jul 15»
9
Condition Of Child Unknown After Report Of Drowning | WBNS …
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Columbus police and fire departments responded to a report of a drowning at Extended Stay America hotel on Lyra Drive. «10TV, Jul 15»
10
Being US captain is Ultimate for Middlebury woman
The team is captained by Middlebury's Lyra Olson, a senior at Princeton, and tended to medically by Dr. Eric Olson, Lyra's father, who will serve ... «Waterbury Republican American, Jul 15»

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