Definition of Lyra

1. Noun. A small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega.

Generic synonyms: Constellation
Member holonyms: Vega

Definition of Lyra

1. n. A northern constellation, the Harp, containing a white star of the first magnitude, called Alpha Lyræ, or Vega.

Definition of Lyra

1. a lutelike instrument forerunner of the mandolin [n LYRA]

Medical Definition of Lyra

1. 1. A northern constellation, the Harp, containing a white star of the first magnitude, called Alpha Lyrae, or Vega. 2. The middle portion of the ventral surface of the fornix of the brain; so called from the arrangement of the lines with which it is marked in the human brain. Origin: L. Lyra, Gr. See Lyre. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lyra

lyophilizers
lyophilizes
lyophilizing
lyophobe
lyophobe
lyophobic
lyophobic
lyophobic colloid
lyopomata
lyosorption
lyotropic
lyotropic series
lypressin
lypressin
lyra (current term)
Lyra
lyraid
lyrate
lyrate
lyrated
lyrated
lyrately
lyrate leaf
lyra uterina
lyre
lyre
lyre-flower
lyrebird
lyrebirds
lyreflower

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