Lyon

American  

[lahy-uhn, lyawn] / ˈlaɪ ən, lyɔ̃ /

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.

Example Sentences

Lyon struggled in Perth after being struck while batting by England fast bowler Mark Wood.

From BBC

The president is tasked with presiding over the agency's general assembly, but it is the secretary general who determines day-to-day operations in Lyon, Interpol's headquarters since 1989.

From Barron's

In the Ashes of the same year, England declared on day one at Edgbaston, then had the benefit of Nathan Lyon limping off Lord's.

From BBC

Australia undoubtedly have the edge when it comes to spin bowling, and Nathan Lyon has unfinished business after limping out of the 2023 series.

From BBC

Lyon have 10 points and are one clear of Barcelona, Wolfsburg and United.

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