| Pronunciation: | | 'eydreeun
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- [n] Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
- [n] English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st Baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
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ADRIAN is a 6 letter word that starts with A. |
| | Synonyms: | | Baron Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian, Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus |
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| | See Also: | | Emperor of Rome, physiologist, Roman Emperor |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \A"dri*an\, a. [L. Hadrianus.]
Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea; as, Adrian billows.
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