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Adrian

American

[ey-dree-uhn] / ˈeɪ dri ən /

noun

Edgar Douglas, 1889–1977, English physiologist: Nobel Prize in Medicine 1932.
(Gilbert), 1903–59, U.S. fashion and costume designer.
Hadrian.
a city in southeastern Michigan.
a first name: from a Latin word meaning “from Hadria,” an ancient city in northern Italy.

Adrian British

/ ˈeɪdrɪən /

noun

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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Switzerland teamed up with Swiss online personality Adrian Vogt for the launch of their new home kit.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Corona 17, Eastvale Roosevelt 5: Adrian Ruiz had three hits and four RBIs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

“Her practices are intense — she knows what she’s doing,” added junior linebacker Adrian Lopez, who was an All-League first teamer last fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

The 34-year-old Englishman, who finished tied third at the Masters last week, was joined by Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie in agreeing a deal.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Adrian looked up and smiled, admiring his work.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya

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