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Lyons

biographical name

Ly·​ons ˈlī-ənz How to pronounce Lyons (audio)
Joseph Aloysius 1879–1939 Australian statesman; prime minister (1931–39)

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“Lyons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Lyons. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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