■ noun
1》 (also ~s ) the words of a song.
2》 a ~ poem or verse.
■ adjective
1》 (of poetry) expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas or recognized forms.
2》 (of a singing voice) using a light register.
Origin
C16: from Fr. lyrique or L. ~us , from Gk lurikos , from lura 'lyre'.