Lyon

[lahy-uhn, lyawn]

noun

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

2. Lyons.

Lyon

/ 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)

Lyon

1. Also Lyons; a city in east-central France on the Rhone River.

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

Carpenter worked with Bompastor during three of the Frenchwoman's five years at Lyon so they knew each other well before she arrived in London.

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There is the added element of it weakening PSG - a big rival to Lyon, who are one of the other clubs owned by Kang.

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French side Lyon, who Textor also owned, had also qualified for the Europa League and were allowed in because they finished higher in their league than Palace.

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American businessman John Textor owned a 43% stake in Palace but sold it in June and is the majority owner of Lyon, who have also qualified for the Europa League.

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American businessman John Textor owned a 43% stake in Palace until he sold it in June and is the majority owner of Lyon, who also qualified for the Europa League.

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