Lyra
From Greek lýra, "lyre", the stringed instrument of myth and music.
Meaning and origin
Lyra is the Latin name for a small but bright constellation of the northern sky, pictured since antiquity as the harp-like instrument the legendary musician Orpheus was said to have played, and containing the star Vega.
How to pronounce Lyra
| English (US) | LY-ruh /ˈlaɪrə/ |
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