English Explanatory Dictionary

Brunonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or relating to John Brown (physician, born 1735), Scottish physician who taught that disease was caused by either excessive or inadequate stimulation.
  2. Of or relating to Sir Thomas Browne, English scholar and author known for his eloquent style.
noun
  1. A student of Brown University, Rhode Island, USA.

Pronunciation

/bɹuːˈnəʊ.ni.ən/ /bɹuˈnoʊ.ni.ən/

Word forms

Brunonian more Brunonian most Brunonian Brunonians

Etymology

From Bruno + -n- + -ian. From Latin Bruno (“Brown”), from Medieval Latin brunus (“brown”), from Old High German brun (“brown”).

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