Added 10 October 2026
adrian
noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about adrian at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- 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).
- English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997).