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Verulamian

adjective
Ver·u·la·mi·an | \ ˌverəˈlāmēən \

Definition of Verulamian 

: of, relating to, or like that of Francis Bacon

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History and Etymology for Verulamian

Baron Verulam (title of Francis Bacon †1626 English philosopher and author) + English -an

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