LYONS


Meaning of LYONS in English

I. Lyons, Joseph BrE AmE

(1848–1917) a British businessman who started the J Lyons company in 1894, and whose Lyons' Corner Houses (=restaurants serving tea and light meals) were very popular in the UK, especially in the first half of the 20th century

II. Ly ‧ ons 1 /ˈliːɒŋ $ liːˈɑːn/ BrE AmE

the capital city of the ↑ department of the Rhône in east central France. Its correct French name is Lyon.

III. Ly ‧ ons 2 /ˈlaɪənz/ BrE AmE trademark

a British company that sells tea, coffee, and other food products

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