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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
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