Lyonnaise is a French-adjacent demonym and culinary descriptor meaning 'from Lyon' or 'Lyonese' used especially for dishes or people associated with Lyon, France. In English contexts it typically refers to Lyonnaise potatoes or Lyonnaise sauce, capturing a Paris-to-Lyon regional style. The term denotes origin and a traditional French culinary character, often implying a specific preparation or garnish.
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