Lyon

American

[lahy-uhn, lyawn] / ˈlaɪ ən, lyɔ̃ /

noun

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

Lyon British

/ ljɔ̃ /

noun

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

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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In the Lyon family’s case, big tax benefits are at stake.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Ed Lyon, a pioneering urologist at the University of Chicago, wanted his retirement account to go to his 36 grandchildren.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Dan Lyon is a photo editor at The Wall Street Journal, working on stories across world news, economics, U.S. politics and national security.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The two-time European champions, who beat Lyon in last year's semi-finals, were completely outplayed by the eight-time champions on Saturday.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The women’s long-distance flight record, previously held by British pilot Elizabeth Lyon, had been smashed to smithereens.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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