Adrian

American  

[ay-dree-uhn] / ˈeɪ dri ən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.

2. (Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.

3. Hadrian.

4. a city in southeastern Michigan.

5. a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

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Adrian British  

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

1. Edgar Douglas, Baron Adrian. 1889–1977, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1932

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Adrian

It took three months of investigation by the California Highway Patrol, but Manuel Adrian Salceda, 39, was found and arrested.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

Presidential spokesman Adrian Ravier said on Tuesday that the law was "suspended" while the government pursued legal action.

From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026

In his report earlier this year, inquiry chairman Sir Adrian Fulford found the attack "could and should have been prevented".

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Four days later, the world number 979 has just picked up nearly 100 times that by finishing joint fourth behind winner Adrian Meronk at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

I hopped to my feet and scanned the surrounding area for Adrian or Jay, but either they were well hidden or Marcus was alone.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson

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