Lys

¹

[ lees ]

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.

Lys

²

abbreviation for

, Biochemistry.

1. lysine.

lys-

³

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

   lysin.

lys-

combining_form

1. a variant of lyso-

Word History and Origins

Origin of Lys¹

From Greek; lysis

Example Sentences

There was a restaurant that had been there for many, many years that closed, Fleur De Lys.

From Salon

"It is 11 v 11 and, of course, we have a chance," he says, before pointing to some famous United wins over Arsenal in the past - Lys Mousset scoring the winner in 2019 during his Wilder's first spell in charge, and the December 2006 victory when the Blades finished with Phil Jagielka in goal.

From BBC

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

From Seattle Times

In 2018, Lys interviewed Williams, the founder of a consultancy, and the two kept in touch.

From Seattle Times

“When you decide to just live your life for yourself, you actually end up stumbling upon people that match your energy and the same ideals and values,” said Lys, a 42-year-old founder of a wellness company.

From Seattle Times