"Lyssa" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈlɪsə/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Lyssa.wav [Southern-England]
Rhymes: -ɪsə Etymology: Shortened form of Alyssa. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Lyssa
  1. A female given name.
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          "ref": "2005, Anya Bast, Seasons of Pleasure: Summer and Autumn:",
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