Brunonian

English

Etymology

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

Adjective

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

Brunonian (plural Brunonians)

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

Coordinate terms

• Brownian
• Brownism
• Brownist
• Brownite