Lyons (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The city of Lyons is famous for its medieval quarter, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Lyons has been a major textile center since the 16th century, producing high-quality silk and rayon fabrics.
• During the Roman Empire, Lyons was an important commercial center, strategically located at the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers.
• The gastronomic delights of Lyons are renowned throughout France, with popular dishes like salade lyonnaise and quenelles.
• The Festival of Lights, held annually in December, is a major tourist attraction in Lyons, with elaborate light displays and fireworks.

Synonyms

• Lyon

Meaning ²

The council in 1274 that effected a temporary reunion of the Greek Orthodox with the Roman Catholic Church.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• Second Council Of Lyons

Meaning ³

The council of the Western Church in 1245 that excommunicated Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and planned a new crusade against the Holy Land.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

• First Council Of Lyons