Brunonian

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English

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Etymology

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

Adjective

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Brunonian (comparative more Brunonian, superlative most Brunonian)

  1. Of or relating to John Brown (doctor) (1735–1788), Scottish physician who taught that disease was caused by either excessive or inadequate stimulation.

Noun

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Brunonian (plural Brunonians)

  1. A student of Brown University, Rhode Island, USA.

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