LIRA


Meaning of LIRA in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' lir- ə , ' l ē -r ə

Function: noun

Inflected Form: plural li · re \ ' l ē -( ˌ )r ā \ also liras

Etymology: Italian, from Latin libra, a unit of weight

Date: 1617

: the basic monetary unit of Italy until 2002

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