Crossword clues for lyssa
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lyssa \Lys"sa\ (l[i^]s"s[.a]), n. [NL. See Lytta.] (Med.) Hydrophobia.
Note: The plural (Lyss[ae]) has been used to signify the pustules supposed to be developed under the tongue in hydrophobia.
WordNet
n. an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain [syn: rabies, hydrophobia, madness]
Wikipedia
In Greek mythology, Lyssa (; called Lytta (Λύττα) by the Athenians) was the spirit of mad rage, frenzy, and rabies in animals. She was closely related to the Maniae, the spirits of madness and insanity. Her Roman equivalent was variously named Ira, Furor, or Rabies. Sometimes she was multiplied into a host of Irae and Furores.
Lyssa is a genus of moths in the family Uraniidae.
Usage examples of "lyssa".
Taking slow, almost reluctant steps, Lyssa allowed her eyes to roam the spacious foyer.
A chandelier the size of a beach ball, lit with hundreds of sparkling crystal lights, hung from a ceiling that, Lyssa gauged, was probably fourteen-foot high.
The veils of her costume swirled sensuously around her, stroking her bare legs, as Lyssa slipped into the room.
Slowly up, down, up, down his tanned body, from neck to ankles and back again, until Lyssa could see him grit his teeth in a grimace of arousal that could not be assuaged.
He was naked and it seemed to Lyssa that he was being totally ignored.
The music came to an end and they separated briefly, giving Lyssa a glimpse of two bare bodies underneath their open robes.
Disentangling herself from his arms and legs, Lyssa struggled to sit up.
And you, Lyssa Abigail Markham, will be the next darling of the art world.
She recited the number and, with another plea to have him call, Lyssa hung up.
Apparently reading her mind, the assistant gestured Lyssa into a conference room off a short hall whose floor boasted an Oriental runner the rich shade of rubies.
In some needy corner of her mind, Lyssa gloried in the fact that she was able to bring him to such a tumescent state in what seemed like only a minute.
Bowers would return her call this evening, especially after Lyssa had impressed upon the receptionist in her phone call how urgent the matter was.
Michelle scooted to the other side of the stove, Lyssa smiled to think how well they worked together in the kitchen.
Andrea greeting her, Lyssa heard the low, sexy baritone that had sent shivers down her back before.
Andrea grabbed her by the upper arm and tugged her to a door that Lyssa had thought was part of the paneling.