Lyre /(?)/
Lyre
n.
- A stringed instrument of music; a kind of harp much used by the ancients, as an accompaniment to poetry. (Mus.)
- One of the constellations; Lyra. See Lyra. (Astron.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Lyre bat
- a small bat (Megaderma lyra), inhabiting India and Ceylon. It is remarkable for the enormous size and curious shape of the nose membrane and ears.
- Lyre turtle
- the leatherback.