Leier
English
Statistics
- According to the 2010 United States Census, Leier is the 33196th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 689 individuals. Leier is most common among White (94.92%) individuals.
Anagrams
German
Alternative forms
- Lyra (ancient Greek instrument and astronomy)
Etymology
From Middle High German līre, from Old High German līra, from Latin lyra, from Ancient Greek λύρα (lúra).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯əʁ/, [ˈlaɪ̯.ɐ]
Audio (file) - Homophone: Leiher
Noun
Declension
Derived terms
- alte Leier
- Drehleier
- Leierantilope
- Leierfisch
- Leierhirsch
- Leierkasten
- leiern, ausleiern
- Leierschwanz
Luxembourgish
Etymology
From Old High German līra, from Ancient Greek λύρα (lúra).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlɑɪ̯ɐ/
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