Lyme Re ‧ gis /ˌlaɪm ˈriːdʒəs/ BrE AmE
a town in Dorset on the south coast of England, known for its ↑ fossil s (=ancient plants and animals preserved in rock) , and for being a fashionable place for people to visit in the 19th century. It is still a popular place for British people to go to on holiday.