Vidian

English

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin Vidianus. By surface analysis, Vidius +‎ an. Named after Italian surgeon and anatomist Vidus Vidius (1509–1569).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈvɪd.i.ən/
• Rhymes: -ɪdiən

Adjective

Vidian (not comparable)

1. (anatomy) Of or relating to the Italian anatomist Guido Guidi (latinized name Vidus Vidius).

Derived terms

• Vidian artery
• Vidian canal
• Vidian nerve

 

Translations

related to Guido Guidi

• Catalan: vidià m
• French: vidien (fr) m
• Latin: vidianus m

Anagrams

• avidin

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Occitan Vidian, doublet of Vivien.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vi.djɑ̃/

Proper noun

Vidian m

1. (very rare) a male given name, equivalent to English Vivian

   Vidian Valérius, b. 1988