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Lyra
Ly·ra [ lrə ]


noun 
Definition:
 
small prominent northern constellation: a small prominent constellation of the northern hemisphere between Cygnus and Hercules. It contains a very bright star Vega and a planetary nebula Ring Nebula.
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