Brunonian
English
editEtymology
editFrom Bruno + -n- + -ian. From Latin Bruno (“Brown”), from Medieval Latin brunus (“brown”), from Old High German brun (“brown”).
Adjective
editBrunonian (comparative more Brunonian, superlative most Brunonian)
- Of or relating to John Brown (doctor) (1735–1788), Scottish physician who taught that disease was caused by either excessive or inadequate stimulation.
Noun
editBrunonian (plural Brunonians)
- A student of Brown University, Rhode Island, USA.