# Lora vs Lycra

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Lora
*name · frequency rank #48,334*
A female given name from Latin, an alternative spelling of Laura.

### Lycra
*noun · IPA [ˈlaɪkɹə] · frequency rank #44,315*
A type of synthetic elastic fabric and fibre (spandex) used for tight-fitting garments, such as swimming costumes.

## Source
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