# Lycra vs Lydia

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### Lydia
*name · IPA /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ · frequency rank #13,190*
A historical region and ancient kingdom in western Asia Minor, in modern-day Turkey.

## Source
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