Adri·an /ˈedriən/
A·dri·an a. Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea; as, Adrian billows.
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Adrian
n 1: 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) [syn: Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus]
2: English physiologist who conducted research into the
function of neurons; 1st Baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
[syn: Edgar Douglas Adrian, Baron Adrian]