Lyon

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biographical name

Ly·​on ˈlī-ən How to pronounce Lyon (audio)
Mary 1797–1849 American educator

Lyon

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geographical name

variants or Lyons or ancient Lugdunum
city in southeast central France at the confluence of the Saône and the Rhône Rivers population 484,344

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“Lyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lyon. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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