Lys

[ lees ]

/ lis /

noun

a river in W Europe, in N France and W Belgium, flowing NE into the Scheldt River at Ghent. 120 miles (195 km) long.

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Definition for lys (2 of 3)

Lys

abbreviation Biochemistry.

lysine.

Definition for lys (3 of 3)

lys-

a combining form meaning “lysis,” “decomposition,” used in the formation of compound words: lysin.

Also lysi-, lyso-.

Compare -lysis, -lyze, -lyte¹.

Origin of lys-

From Greek; see origin at lysis

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Example sentences from the Web for lys

Essos is also home to the archipelagos of Braavos and Lys, cities Pentos, Asshai, Yi Ti, and the Shadow Lands.
Game of Thrones for Dummies|Jace Lacob|April 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
From my open window I gazed across the street at the Lys de France.
The Suitors of Yvonne|Raphael Sabatini
This attack was especially violent; twelve army corps and four cavalry corps were massed between the Lys and the sea.
Current History, A Monthly Magazine|New York Times
Here he became so abusive and brutal that Lys called to me, and I went and settled the trouble without wasting any words.
The Mystery of Choice|Robert William Chambers

"You may sleep, if you wish," said Lys, and touched my eyes caressingly.
The Mystery of Choice|Robert William Chambers
He had already distinguished himself by the capture of the Alcide and the Lys.
The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 2 of 2)|George Warburton

British Dictionary definitions for lys

lys-

combining form

a variant of lyso-

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Medical definitions for lys (1 of 2)

Lys

abbr.

lysine

Medical definitions for lys (2 of 2)

lys-

pref.

Variant oflyso-