lyon

/laɪɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is a member of a French royal house, especially one of the descendants of the first Duke of Burgundy.

“The duke of Burgundy was a member of the House of Lyon, which was a noble and powerful family in medieval Europe.”

2. noun

The city in eastern France, capital of the Rhône department.

“I visited Lyon during my trip to France and was amazed by the beautiful architecture and rich history of the city.”

Synonyms

  • lyonnaise
  • rhodanian

Antonyms

  • parisian