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lyra

 

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Noun lyra has 1 sense
  1. Lyra - a small constellation in the northern hemisphere near Cygnus and Draco; contains the star Vega
    --1 is a kind of
    constellation
    --1 has member: Vega

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Lyra

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: In Greek mythology, Lyra is the musical instrument played by the legendary musician Orpheus.

Sample sentence 1: According to Greek mythology, Orpheus charmed the gods with his melodious tunes played on his lyra.

Sense 2: Lyra is a small constellation appearing in the northern hemisphere and is famous for its bright star Vega.

Sample sentence 2: During summer nights, one can easily spot the constellation Lyra in the night sky, with Vega shining bright.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: A lyra is a musical instrument similar to a small harp, having strings stretched between two curved or angled arms.

Sample sentence 1: She played a beautiful melody on her lyra, captivating the entire audience.

Part of speech: Noun

Sense 1: Lyra is the name of a popular brand of art supplies, specializing in fine art pencils and paper.

Sample sentence 1: The artist used her trustworthy Lyra pencils to create detailed and vibrant sketches.

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