noun

1. alternative spelling of aedile or í¦dile

adjective

1. of, or relating to the wind.

1. (geology) carried, deposited or eroded by the wind.

noun

1. A person whose name has become identified with a particular object or activity.
2. A word formed from a person"s name, e.g. stentorian after the Greek herald Stentor.
3. The hero of a book, film etc. having the character"s name as its title, e.g. w:Robinson Crusoe, Robinson Crusoe.
4. (context, healthcare) A condition, disease or disorder named after a particular clinician or patient, e.g. Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer"s Disease, named after the neurologist w:Alois Alzheimer, Alois Alzheimer.

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noun

1. an equestrian person; one who rides on horseback

adjective

1. of horseback riding or horseback riders
   

   They were an equestrian people.
   

   After his death an equestrian statue was created.