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adrian
noun(a-dri-an)
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)
Synonyms: hadrian, publius aelius hadrianus,
adrian
noun(a-dri-an)
English physiologist who conducted research into the function of neurons; 1st baron of Cambridge (1889-1997)
Synonyms: baron adrian, edgar douglas adrian,

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