Lira \Li"ra\ (l[=e]"r[.a]), n.; pl. {Lire} (-r[asl]). [It., fr. L. libra the Roman pound. Cf. {Livre}.] An Italian coin equivalent in value to the French franc.
lira n 1: the basic unit of money on Malta; equal to 100 cents [syn: {Maltese lira}] 2: the basic unit of money in Turkey [syn: {Turkish lira}] 3: formerly the basic unit of money in Italy; equal to 100 centesimi [syn: {Italian lira}] [also: {lire} (pl)]