Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: lyra
IPA transcription: [l'aɪɹə]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Lyra
    Meaning: a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega
Usage examples
  • And besides the drink offerings they built an altar to Apollo, saviour of ships, and burnt thigh bones; and Orpheus dedicated his lyre; whence the place has the name of Lyra.