Lira

LEE-rah'LEE-rah'2 syllables
🇮🇹Italian
Artistic

MEANING

Lyre

ORIGIN

Cultural

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Latin 'lyra', meaning a stringed musical instrument.

CULTURAL NOTES

The lyre is a symbol of music and poetry, often associated with Greek mythology.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The lyre was used extensively in ancient Greek and Roman times.

🇵🇹Portuguese
Melodic

MEANING

Currency

ORIGIN

Economic

ETYMOLOGY

Named after the Italian lira, a former currency of Italy.

CULTURAL NOTES

The lira was once a major currency in Italy before the adoption of the euro.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The lira was used in Italy until 2002, when it was replaced by the euro.

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