Lys

¹ American  

[lees] / lis /

noun

1. 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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Lys ² American  

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

1. lysine.

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lys- ³ American  

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

   lysin.

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lys- British  

combining form

1. a variant of lyso-

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Etymology

Origin of lys-

From Greek; lysis

Example Sentences

Eva Lys beat Suzan Lamens 6-2, 6-2 and Germany also took the doubles for a 3-0 sweep.

From Barron's • Jan. 4, 2026

Lys Mendez, the board’s communications director, said a fully staffed team handled the application process, which included testing the website and checking for technical issues.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024

For Frantzces Lys, it was also important to be around people who are passionate about traveling.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 1, 2023

Myr has teamed up with the free cities of Lys and Tyrosh to form the Triarchy, an alliance that gives them a better foothold against the other free cities, and against Westeros.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2022

He bought wool from die north and linen from the south and lace from Lys, stared it, moved it, dyed it, sold it.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin