Ly·ra

(lī′rə)

A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cygnus and Hercules and containing Vega.

[Latin, from lyra, lyre; see lyre.]

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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

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Ly•ra

(ˈlaɪ rə)

n., gen. -rae (-ri)

the Lyre, a northern constellation between Cygnus and Hercules, containing the bright star Vega.

Ly·ra

(lī′rə)

A constellation in the Northern Hemisphere near Cygnus and Hercules.

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Lyra - 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.

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The book follows an investigation by Lyra into the murder of Ulster Unionist MP Robert Bradford in 1981.

we're so proud of our lyra; IRA victim's book published

And she added Lyra's legacy is "only going to get bigger and better" after global support for her ideals following her murder at the hands of dissidents republicans in April.

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29 Age of Lyra was shot on April 18 -at e nk "We've prevented bombings and shootings and that tells me we should not be complacent.

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Lyra's Walk logistics and location manager Brenda Gough urged anyone seeing the walkers to show their support.

Friends of Lyra begin peace walk

Lyra, 29, was shot dead by dissident republican group the New IRA while observing clashes with police at an estate in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, last month.

March for tragic Lyra

Both men are charged with riot and petrol bomb offences and the arson and hijacking of a vehicle, on the night Lyra McKee was killed in the Creggan area of the city.

Lyra case two held on riot charges

Lyra had just signed a book deal and had a promising career ahead of her.

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Northern Ireland power-sharing: Fresh talks finally start after Lyra McKee murder

The New IRA say they are using Brexit as a recruiting tool; The paramilitary group, who say they were responsible for the death of journalist Lyra McKee, say it would be "remiss" of them not to take advantage

Speaking at a joint press conference with Ireland's Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney, Ms Bradley said: "Lyra was a role model to many and always fought to make Northern Ireland a better place.

'Nation can learn from Lyra' Politics: Journalist's death should not be in vain, says N Ireland secretary