# lyra vs lyric

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lyra
*noun · frequency rank #34,971*
The middle portion of the ventral surface of the fornix of the brain.

### lyric
*adjective · IPA /ˈlɪɹɪk/ · frequency rank #12,460*
Of, or relating to a type of poetry (such as a sonnet or ode) that expresses subjective thoughts and feelings, often in a songlike style.

## Source
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