1. lyra - Noun
2. Lyra - Proper noun
A northern constellation, the Harp, containing a white star of the first magnitude, called Alpha Lyrae, or Vega.
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.
Source: Webster's dictionaryArbatsky, Yuri, cited in Koco with the footnote Translated and published by Filip Fishta in Shkolla Kombëtare (The National School; No.1, May 1939), 19, and quoted from his Preface to Pjetër Dungu 's Lyra Shqiptare (see note 2). Source: Internet
Besides consort playing the bass could also be used as a solo instrument (there were also smaller basses designed especially for a virtuosic solo role, see above division viol, lyra viol, viola bastarda). Source: Internet
A girl named Lyra holds the fate of all universes. Source: Internet
Highly commended was for a dramatic front page published in the wake of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee last year which judges said “reflected readers’ anger.” Source: Internet
But first he gives Lyra the alethiometer, an instrument that uses Dust to reveal any truth and can answer any question when properly manipulated. Source: Internet
Faa and Costa rescue Lyra when she runs away from Mrs. Coulter. Source: Internet