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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

/ ɔ̃ /

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)

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Lyon

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

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It was the capital of the Free French Resistance movement in World War II.
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The sketches will be sold in Edinburgh as part of Lyon & Turnbull's books and manuscripts sale on 18 June.

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But Lyon's impact on this match was negligible.

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Australia had added just four more when Lyon was given out lbw - despite reviewing - in the third over of the day after Rabada nipped one back.

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Cherki has already made almost 200 appearances for Lyon and has scored once in his two caps for France.

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Eagle Football also owns a 77% stake in French side Lyon, who - like Palace - have qualified for next season's Europa League.

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