Lyon

[ lahy-uhn French lyawn ]

noun

1. Mary, 1797–1849, U.S. pioneer in advocating and providing advanced education for women: founder of Mount Holyoke College.
2. Lyons.

Lyon

/ ljɔ̃ /

noun

1. a city in SE central France, capital of Rhône department, at the confluence of the Rivers Rhône and Saône: the third largest city in France; a major industrial centre and river port. Pop: 445 452 (1999) English nameLyonsˈlaɪənz Ancient nameLugdunumlʊɡˈduːnəm

Lyon

1. Also Lyons ; a city in east-central France on the Rhone River .

Notes

It was the capital of the Free French Resistance movement in World War II .

Lyon is the principal producer of silk and rayon in Europe .

Example Sentences

When it comes to finding the perfect Christmas tree, William Lyon has it down to a science.

From Los Angeles Times

In the last Test on this ground, Australia's win in March, 17 wickets fell to spin including 10 for Nathan Lyon.

From BBC

Three of those players from a decade ago were still in the team in Perth this week: Nathan Lyon, Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh.

From BBC

Their seamers are among the very best in the game, while Lyon is arguably the best spinner in the world.

From BBC

With plenty of time to work with the squad, he oversaw an encouraging campaign including a 40-6 demolition of Australia in Lyon.

From BBC