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: 480 778 (2006)
English name: Lyons (ˈlaɪənz). Ancient name: Lugdunum (lʊɡˈduːnəm)
Lyon in American English1
(ˈlaɪən)
Mary1797-1849; U.S. educator
Lyon in American English2
(ljɔ̃̃)
city in EC France, at the juncture of the Rhone & Saône rivers: pop. 415,000