Lyrid

English

Etymology

Lyra +‎ -id

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ.ɹɪd/, /ˈlɪɹ.ɪd/

Noun

Lyrid (plural Lyrids)

  1. (astronomy) A shooting star or meteor observed as originating from the constellation Lyra, and belonging to the meteor shower seen each April.

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