Definitions for: Adrian


[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)



Webster (1913) Definition: A"dri*an, a. [L. Hadrianus.]
Pertaining to the Adriatic Sea; as, Adrian billows.

Synonyms: Baron Adrian, Edgar Douglas Adrian, Hadrian, Publius Aelius Hadrianus

See Also: Emperor of Rome, physiologist, Roman Emperor

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