"Fluddian" meaning in English

See Fluddian in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more Fluddian [comparative], most Fluddian [superlative]
Etymology: From Fludd + -ian. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Fludd|ian}} Fludd + -ian Head templates: {{en-adj}} Fluddian (comparative more Fluddian, superlative most Fluddian)
  1. Of or relating to Robert Fludd, or Robertus de Fluctibus (1574–1637), English Paracelsian physician with both scientific and occult interests.
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