lyra

[lahy-ruh] / ˈlaɪ rə /

NOUN

carillon

Synonyms

STRONG

angelus chimes glockenspiel gong peal tintinnabulation tocsin

Example Sentences

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As part of an episode to mark St David's Day, Sheen spoke of how Lyra had got used to people approaching her dad.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Sir Philip's latest novel, The Rose Field, completes the second trilogy about Lyra.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025

The Lyra McKee Award for Bravery was first awarded in 2023.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

Mrs Corner said her uncle, who was ill at the time, died "within minutes" of finding out what had happened to Lyra.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2025

“Maybe he wants to take Lyra because he really is her father.”

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman