Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "lyre" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

bell lyre lyre snake lyre sponge lyre-guitar lyre-tailed lyreless lyrelike lyretail lyrichord lyriferous lyriform lyrism lyrist

Context

musical instrument

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

harp

Type Of (IsA)

harp instrument

Related Terms

Lyra harp lyrate lyrebird lyric lyrical

Related Terms

almost almost lire chordophone guitar instrument lire lyra lyrebird lyrical medieval medieval guitar music music instrument musical instrument old old instrument soundboard yoke yoke lute

Synonym Network

yoke lute

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