Lyon

American  

[lahy-uhn, lyawn] / ˈlaɪ ən, ljɔ̃ /

noun

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

2. Lyons.

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Lyon British  

/ ljɔ̃ /

noun

1. English name: Lyons.  Ancient name: Lugdunum.  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)

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Lyon Cultural  

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

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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.

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Before starting his business, the 54-year-old Lev Sercarz, who grew up in Israel, studied in Lyon, France, under the chef Paul Bocuse and later worked alongside the chef Daniel Boulud.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026

But the national railway service said it had repaired cables burnt by the fire on Sunday, allowing it to resume normal services for fast trains connecting the capital to the southeastern city of Lyon.

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

Lucie Leguay was the adept conductor, leading 17 musicians from the Orchestre de l’Opera de Lyon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Will Kang stand down at Lyon or London City Lionesses should the latter achieve their ambitions?

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

The friend complied, but Lyon said there was no room in the back and remained seated.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson