Lyra in Latin
Lyra in Latin is Lyra, Chelys, Fides — Lyra means a hoop suspended from above, used by aerial acrobats to perform holds, spins, and drops.
Lyra in Latin
Lyra
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lyre. It includes the bright star Vega and the Ring Nebula.
Chelys
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lyre. It includes the bright star Vega and the Ring Nebula.
Fides
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lyre. It includes the bright star Vega and the Ring Nebula.
Fidicula
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lyre. It includes the bright star Vega and the Ring Nebula.
Fidis
(constellation) A summer constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a lyre. It includes the bright star Vega and the Ring Nebula.
What does "Lyra" mean?
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noun A hoop suspended from above, used by aerial acrobats to perform holds, spins, and drops.
"The circus performer wrapped one leg through the lyra and spun slowly toward the floor."
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noun A pear-shaped bowed string instrument played upright on the knee, found in Byzantine, Cretan, and other Eastern Mediterranean folk music.
"The musician balanced the lyra on his knee and drew the bow across its three strings."
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noun (astronomy, capitalized) A small northern constellation said to look like a lyre, containing the bright star Vega.
"On a clear summer night you can pick out Lyra almost overhead."
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Lyra in a sentence
- The circus performer wrapped one leg through the lyra and spun slowly toward the floor.
- Aerial yoga studios sometimes use a lyra instead of silks for beginners.
- The musician balanced the lyra on his knee and drew the bow across its three strings.
- A Cretan wedding band usually features a lyra alongside a lute.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Lyra" in Latin?
"Lyra" in Latin is Lyra, Chelys, Fides. Lyra means: A hoop suspended from above, used by aerial acrobats to perform holds, spins, and drops.
How do you use "Lyra" in a sentence?
Example: "The circus performer wrapped one leg through the lyra and spun slowly toward the floor." In Latin, "Lyra" is Lyra, Chelys, Fides.
Are there other ways to say "Lyra" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "Lyra": Lyra, Chelys, Fides, Fidicula, Fidis.
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