Lyon

[ lahy-uhn French 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. 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) English nameLyonsˈlaɪənz Ancient nameLugdunumlʊɡˈduːnəm

Lyon

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

Notes

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

It was two against France in Lyon in March.

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Bonmati netted the first goal in Barca's Champions League final triumph over Lyon and was named the tournament's player of the season.

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The England international has won five European titles with former clubs Lyon and Barcelona.

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The Spanish side, who have played in the past four finals, are aiming to become just the second club after Lyon to win three straight titles.

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Manager Philippe Clement lamented Rangers' inability to "kill off" chances after his side shipped four goals in a heavy Europa League defeat by Lyon.

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