Lys
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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Other definitions for lys- (3 of 3)
a combining form meaning “lysis,” “decomposition,” used in the formation of compound words: lysin.
Origin of lys-
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How to use Lys in a sentence
Essos is also home to the archipelagos of Braavos and Lys, cities Pentos, Asshai, Yi Ti, and the Shadow Lands.
Her tomb is said to be still extant, and to be distinguished by a fleur de Lys impressed on it by command of the King.
After several turnings the road runs past a small ruined chapel, crosses a river, then turns to the right, and crosses the Lys.
Ypres and the Battles of Ypres | UnknownThey bought made-up white silk knotted ties sown with crimson fleurs-de-Lys and impaled with a permanent brass horseshoe.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieThey will be sure to have put up at the Fleur de Lys, it is the only hostelry where they could find decent accommodation.
The Cornet of Horse | G. A. Henty
The gland, which takes all intermediary forms between ball and point, has in the rhinoceros the shape of a gross fleur-de-Lys.
The Natural Philosophy of Love | Remy de Gourmont
British Dictionary definitions for lys-
a variant of lyso-
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