English words starting with lyr

Meanings of Lyra:

proper noun

A small northern constellation (the lyre), said to represent the lyre invented by hermes. it contains the bright star vega.

adjective

Used with preceding greek letter or numeral to designate a star in the lyra constellation.

Usage examples:

The star beta lyrae

Meanings of Lyrate:

adjective

Lyre-shaped.

Usage examples:

The male differs greatly from the female in colour, and in the form of its tail, which is lyrate, o…

Meanings of Lyre:

noun

A stringed instrument like a small u-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used especially in ancient greece. modern instruments of this type are found mainly in east africa.

Usage examples:

We also had this ‘wind harp,’ a lyre with gut strings, that we'd de-tuned and stuck out in the wind…

Meanings of Lyrebird:

noun

A large australian songbird, the male of which has a long lyre-shaped tail and is noted for its remarkable song and display.

Usage examples:

A feature of the book that has attracted much attention is ‘a world list of superior singers’ inclu…

Meanings of Lyrebirds:

noun

A large australian songbird, the male of which has a long lyre-shaped tail and is noted for its remarkable song and display.

Usage examples:

A feature of the book that has attracted much attention is ‘a world list of superior singers’ inclu…

Meanings of Lyres:

noun

A stringed instrument like a small u-shaped harp with strings fixed to a crossbar, used especially in ancient greece. modern instruments of this type are found mainly in east africa.

Usage examples:

We also had this ‘wind harp,’ a lyre with gut strings, that we'd de-tuned and stuck out in the wind…

Meanings of Lyretail:

noun

A small african killifish which is popular in aquaria. the colour pattern and shape of the tail, especially in the brightly coloured male, are suggestive of a lyre.

Usage examples:

Wrasse, butterflies, boxfish, porcupines and pufferfish round out the picture, while lyretail group…

Meanings of Lyric:

noun

(of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.

Usage examples:

Lyric poems of extraordinary beauty

adjective

Expressing emotions, and often having the quality of a song

Usage examples:

Lyric poetry

Meanings of Lyrical:

adjective

(of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer's emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.

Usage examples:

He gained a devoted following for his lyrical cricket writing

Meanings of Lyrically:

adverb

In a manner which expresses emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.

Usage examples:

He spoke lyrically of his childhood

Meanings of Lyricism:

noun

An artist's expression of emotion in an imaginative and beautiful way; the quality of being lyrical.

Usage examples:

The lush lyricism of the adagio sections of the second movement

Meanings of Lyricist:

noun

A person who writes the words to a popular song or musical.

Usage examples:

Songs from the '20s, '30s and '40s represent collaboration with lyricists oscar hammerstein ii, ira…

Meanings of Lyricists:

noun

A person who writes the words to a popular song or musical.

Usage examples:

Songs from the '20s, '30s and '40s represent collaboration with lyricists oscar hammerstein ii, ira…

Meanings of Lyrics:

noun

A lyric poem or verse.

Usage examples:

An edition of horace's lyrics

Meanings of Lyrist:

noun

A person who plays the lyre.

Usage examples:

‘beyond the sea’ began its long journey as the immensely popular french song ‘la mer,’ written by l…

Meanings of Lyrists:

noun

A person who plays the lyre.

Usage examples:

‘beyond the sea’ began its long journey as the immensely popular french song ‘la mer,’ written by l…