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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.


Lyon

/ ±ôÂáɔ̃ /

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 nameLugdunumlʊɡˈduËnÉ™m
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Lyon

  1. Also Lyons ; a city in east-central France on the Rhone River .
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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 .
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Those painful memories, along with Bompastor's defeats against Barcelona while manager at Lyon, will act as added motivation next month.

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And when he does return, the former Mainz and Lyon striker said he will wear a face mask while the stitches continue to heal.

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Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has become a firm fans' favourite since his 2022 move from Lyon when he became one of the first signings under Howe and the Saudi ownership.

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While she has never encountered a four-game successive run, her former Lyon side frequently came up against Paris St-Germain in multiple competitions.

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One incident, where Neymar and Edinson Cavani argued over who would take a penalty in a meeting with Lyon, was used at the time as Exhibit A of proof that he lacked authority.

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