lyon

See also: Lyon, Lyón, lyön, and lÿon

English

Noun

lyon (plural lyons)

Obsolete spelling of lion
- 1734, William Stukeley, Of the Gout, J. Roberts, page 103:
  Furious as a lyon the fitt comes one, but retires gentle as a lamb.

Anagrams

noyl, only, ynol

Mauritian Creole

Etymology

From French lion

Noun

lyon

lion

Reference

Baker, Philip & Hookoomsing, Vinesh Y. 1987. Dictionnaire de créole mauricien. Morisyen – English – Français

Middle French

Etymology

Old French lion, from Latin leo, leonis

Noun

lyon m (plural lyons)

lion (mammal)

Seychellois Creole

Etymology

From French lion

Noun

lyon

lion

Reference

Danielle D’Offay et Guy Lionnet, Diksyonner Kreol - Franse / Dictionnaire Créole Seychellois - Français

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