HyperDic: lyons

English > 3 senses of the word Lyons:
NOUNlocationLyons, Lyona city in east-central France on the Rhone River
groupLyons, Second Council of Lyonsthe council in 1274 that effected a temporary reunion of the Greek Orthodox with the Roman Catholic Church
groupLyons, First Council of Lyonsthe council of the Western Church in 1245 that excommunicated Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and planned a new crusade against the Holy Land
Lyons > pronunciation
Soundslay'ahnz
RhymesAleutians ... transactions: 47 rhymes with ahnz...
English > Lyons: 3 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon.
SynonymLyon
Instance ofcity, metropolis, urban centerA large and densely populated urban area
Part ofFrance, French RepublicA republic in western Europe
LyonnaisA former province of east central France
SpanishLyon, Lyón, Lyons
CatalanLió, Lyon
English > Lyons: 3 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningThe council in 1274 that effected a temporary reunion of the Greek Orthodox with the Roman Catholic Church.
SynonymSecond Council of Lyons
Broadercouncil(Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
English > Lyons: 3 senses > noun 3, group
MeaningThe council of the Western Church in 1245 that excommunicated Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II and planned a new crusade against the Holy Land.
SynonymFirst Council of Lyons
Broadercouncil(Christianity) an assembly of theologians and bishops and other representatives of different churches or dioceses that is convened to regulate matters of discipline or doctrine
SpanishLyons
CatalanLyons

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