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Lyra

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Ly·ra  (lr)
n.
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cygnus and Hercules and containing Vega.
[Latin, from lyra, lyre; see lyre.]
Lyra [ˈlaɪərə]
n Latin genitive Lyrae [ˈlaɪəriː]
(Astronomy) a small constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Cygnus and Draco and containing the star Vega, an eclipsing binary (Beta Lyrae), a planetary nebula (the Ring Nebula), and a variable star, RR Lyrae
Lyra  (lr)
A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cygnus and Hercules. Lyra (the Lyre) contains the bright star Vega.
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Noun1.LyraLyra - a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega
Vega - the brightest star in the constellation Lyra


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They are the earthly counterparts of the heavenly lovers, the Cow-herd and the Spinning-maid in the constellations of Lyra and Aquila.
A Lute of Jade by Cranmer-Byng, L. View in context
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