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American death metal band
formed in 1987 with drummer Steve Asheim and guitarist brothers Eric and Brian Hoffman as Carnage, then hired bassist and vocalist Glen Benton and became Amon
Deicide_(band)
Topics referred to by the same term
Brian Hoffman may refer to: Brian Hoffman (musician), Deicide founder and guitarist Brian M. Hoffman (born 1941), American bioinorganic and physical chemist
Brian_Hoffman
American death metal band
American death metal band consisting of former Deicide guitarists Eric and Brian Hoffman, originally formed in Tampa, Florida in 2007. The band is named after
Amon_(band)
American bassist and vocalist
album Seven Churches by Possessed. On July 21, 1987, after guitarist Brian Hoffman replied to Benton's advertisement in a local music magazine, Deicide
Glen_Benton
2006 studio album by Deicide
Redemption as a return to form for Deicide, despite the band losing Eric and Brian Hoffman. After mastering the album for the first time, the band decided they
The_Stench_of_Redemption
Brian M. Hoffman (born August 7, 1941, in Chicago) is an American bioinorganic and physical chemist. Hoffman is a graduate of Lane Tech High School in
Brian_M._Hoffman
1992 studio album by Deicide
the band's inability to play the songs on former guitarists Eric and Brian Hoffman. The album's material has since been reintegrated into the band's live
Legion_(Deicide_album)
American actor (1967–2014)
Philip Seymour Hoffman (July 23, 1967 – February 2, 2014) was an American actor. He was known for his distinctive supporting character roles and his memorable
Philip_Seymour_Hoffman
American internet entrepreneur (born 1967)
Reid Garrett Hoffman (born August 5, 1967) is an American Internet entrepreneur, venture capitalist, podcaster, and author. Hoffman is the co-founder and
Reid_Hoffman
American actor (b. 1960)
Crime Scene Investigation Jack Gilmore 2 episodes 2013 Battledogs Major Brian Hoffman Television film 2021 American Horror Story: Double Feature Richard Nixon
Craig_Sheffer
1990 studio album by Deicide
(Glen Benton, Steve Asheim, Eric Hoffman & Brian Hoffman). Glen Benton – vocals, bass Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums
Deicide_(album)
2001 studio album by Deicide
and Deicide (Steve Asheim). Glen Benton – bass, vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums Deicide – production, mixing
In_Torment_in_Hell
American football player (born 1999)
October 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Meadows, Brian (February 26, 2019). "COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Hoffman leaving Coastal Carolina, joining Virginia Tech"
Brock_Hoffman
2000 studio album by Deicide
and Deicide (Steve Asheim). Glen Benton – bass, vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums Deicide – production Jim Morris
Insineratehymn
Minnesota. The company was founded in 2009 by Ryan Petz, Jim Diley, Brian Hoffman and Peter Grande, who had been homebrewing for several years out of
Fulton_Beer
1995 studio album by Deicide
by Deicide (Steve Asheim). Glen Benton – bass, vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums Deicide – production Scott Burns
Once_upon_the_Cross
American comedian (1913–1997)
April 13, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2014. "Red Skelton Tribute Artist Brian Hoffman Attending Fifth Annual Red Skelton Festival, Vincennes Ind". release-news
Red_Skelton
American actor and producer
Robert James Hoffman III is an American actor, producer, dancer, and choreographer. Hoffman publishes comedy sketches and dance videos on YouTube on his
Robert_Hoffman_(actor)
1997 studio album by Deicide
and Deicide (Steve Asheim). Glen Benton – bass, vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums Production Deicide – production
Serpents_of_the_Light
2004 studio album by Deicide
and Deicide (Steve Asheim). Glen Benton – bass, vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums, piano (at end of "The Pentecostal")
Scars_of_the_Crucifix
2013 film
disease to create an army of supersoldiers. Craig Sheffer as Major Brian Hoffman Dennis Haysbert as Lieutenant General Christopher Monning Ernie Hudson
Battledogs
1998 live album by Deicide
Chicago, Illinois in 1998. Glen Benton – bass, vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums Production Deicide – production
When_Satan_Lives
1993 compilation album by Deicide
"Oblivious to Nothing" – 2:48 Glen Benton – bass; vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums Deicide – production Scott Burns
Amon:_Feasting_the_Beast
American actress, singer, and comedian (born 1960)
Jacqueline Laura Hoffman (born November 29, 1960) is an American actress, singer, and comedian known for her one-woman shows of Jewish-themed original
Jackie_Hoffman
SOB or Son Of Beast (Beast shape scaled down 10%) Beast (Designed by Brian Hoffman of Deicide in 1999) Big (Daddy) Beast (8 string Beast. Concept of James
List_of_B.C._Rich_guitars
2003 greatest hits album by Deicide
Torment in Hell are included. Glen Benton – bass, vocals Eric Hoffman – guitars Brian Hoffman – guitars Steve Asheim – drums Rivadavia, Eduardo. "The Best
The_Best_of_Deicide
consisting entirely of siblings Deicide, American death metal band, Eric and Brian Hoffman The Del Fuegos, a 1980s garage rock band with brothers Warren Zanes
List_of_sibling_groups
American drummer (born 1970)
and Brian Hoffman. "Carnage" covered Slayer, Exodus, Celtic Frost and Dark Angel songs. After Carnage disbanded in 1986, Asheim and the Hoffman brothers
Steve_Asheim
American baseball player (born 1967)
Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB)
Trevor_Hoffman
American BMX rider (born 1972)
Mathew Hoffman (born January 9, 1972) is an American professional BMX rider who is considered one of the best vert ramp riders in the history of the sport
Mat_Hoffman
American rock band
include drummers Victor DeLorenzo (1980–1993, 2002–2013), Guy Hoffman (1993–2002), and Brian Viglione (2013–2016). Violent Femmes are considered to be an
Violent_Femmes
American guitarist (1966–2018)
after Eric and Brian Hoffman left the band. He was coincidentally Eric Hoffman's guitar teacher for a brief period. According to Hoffman, when asked if
Ralph_Santolla
Canadian-American philosopher (1950–2025)
of the Faculty of Information from 2003 to 2008 and later held the Reid Hoffman Chair in Artificial Intelligence and the Human. Smith studied at Oberlin
Brian_Cantwell_Smith
1967 film by Mike Nichols
novella. It stars Anne Bancroft, Dustin Hoffman, and Katharine Ross. The film follows Benjamin Braddock (Hoffman), a recent college graduate who is seduced
The_Graduate
Privately held construction company
"Eric Hoffman, former Hoffman Construction president, dies at 93". The Oregonian. Retrieved August 16, 2020. Miller, Brian K. (March 28, 1999). "Hoffman strikes
Hoffman_Construction_Company
2008 shooting death in U.S. state of Florida
Friends, family remember Hoffman during funeral in Palm Harbor". Tallahassee Democrat. May 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-26. Ross, Brian (July 26, 2008). "The
Murder_of_Rachel_Hoffman
1996 film by Brian Yuzna
film directed by Brian Yuzna and written by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon, and Charles Finch. It stars Corbin Bernsen, Linda Hoffman, Earl Boen and Ken
The_Dentist
American computer developer, Apple, NeXT
part of Raskin's initial team of Burrell Smith, Bud Tribble, and Brian Howard. Hoffman had a reputation at both Apple and NeXT as one of the few who could
Joanna_Hoffman
County in Pennsylvania, United States
with part-time police departments or with no other police departments. Brian Hoffman, Chair, Republican Darlene Fenton, Vice-chair Republican Scott Myers
Sullivan_County,_Pennsylvania
Regional scene and subgenre of death metal from Florida
descending major third." The guitar duo in the band at the time, Eric and Brian Hoffman, would move different chromatic patterns to different string sets using
Florida_death_metal
2007 oil spill in the San Francisco Bay
Office of Spill Prevention and Response. Retrieved 13 August 2010. Brian Hoffman (10 November 2007). "The spill threatens to delay opening of crab season"
Cosco_Busan_oil_spill
Gonzalez, Beatriz; Nazif, Tamim M.; Feldman, Morri E.; Aizenstein, Brian; Hoffman, Randy; Williams, Roger L.; Shokat, Kevan M.; Knight, Zachary A. (Oct
Polypharmacology
2003 Canadian film
film starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Minnie Driver, Maury Chaykin and John Hurt. The film is based on the true story of Brian Molony, a Toronto bank employee
Owning_Mahowny
1988 film directed by Barry Levinson
bequeathed his multimillion-dollar estate to his other son, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), an autistic savant of whose existence Charlie was unaware. Morrow created
Rain_Man
American journalist (born 1977)
2010-03-03. Palmer, B. (n.d.). Brian m. palmer | claire hoffman interview. Retrieved from "Brian M. Palmer | Claire Hoffman interview". Archived from the
Claire_Hoffman
American dramatic web series
she went to college and he moved to Ragged Isle. Greg Tulonen as Dr. Brian Hoffman, who works for the Maine CDC investigating outbreaks of mysterious illnesses
Ragged_Isle
2011 film directed by George Clooney
Farragut North. It stars Ryan Gosling and Clooney alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright, and Evan Rachel Wood. The
The_Ides_of_March_(2011_film)
American actor (born 1983)
Brian Michael Smith (born January 29, 1983) is an American actor and LGBTQ advocate. He is known for playing Paul Strickland in the Fox procedural drama
Brian_Michael_Smith
2007 American film
Operation in History. It stars Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, with Amy Adams and Ned Beatty in supporting roles. It was released by
Charlie_Wilson's_War_(film)
Illinois University Capella University (PhD) January 3, 2017 2028 Class 3 Hoffman Estates 9 years, 313 days Indiana Todd Young Republican (1972-08-24) August
List of current United States senators
List_of_current_United_States_senators
2008 film by Joel Hopkins
transition". Dustin Hoffman as Harvey Shine Emma Thompson as Kate Walker Eileen Atkins as Maggie Walker Kathy Baker as Jean James Brolin as Brian Liane Balaban
Last_Chance_Harvey
2025 murder spree in Minnesota, U.S.
husband, Mark. Less than two hours earlier, Democratic state senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were shot and seriously injured by Boelter at their
2025 shootings of Minnesota legislators
2025_shootings_of_Minnesota_legislators
American presenter and commentator (born 1964)
Brian Kilmeade (born May 7, 1964) is an American conservative television and radio presenter and political commentator for Fox News. On weekdays, he co-hosts
Brian_Kilmeade
Fictional character from Death of a Salesman
Tony nomination), Dustin Hoffman (1984, Drama Desk award), Brian Dennehy (1999, Tony and Drama Desk awards), Philip Seymour Hoffman (2012, Tony nomination)
Willy_Loman
American film, television, and stage actor (born 1981)
Brian Jacob Smith (born October 12, 1981) is an American actor. Smith is known for portraying Will Gorski in the Netflix-produced series Sense8 and Lieutenant
Brian_J._Smith
Canadian male criminal
November 1979, Hoffman was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Brian Greenspan who represented Hoffman on his appeal
David_George_Hoffman
American college football season
49 Victor Fortino Fr LB 99 Rick Graf Jr NT 77 Mark Helt Sr LB 84 Brian Hoffman Sr S 21 Robb Johnston Jr LB 95 Tim Jordan Jr DT 54 Jim Kmet Jr LB
1985 Wisconsin Badgers football team
1985_Wisconsin_Badgers_football_team
American politician
Jake Hoffman is an American politician and political consultant who has served as an Arizona state senator from Arizona's 15th district since 2023. A
Jake_Hoffman_(politician)
2014 film
directed by François Girard and written by Ben Ripley. The film stars Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates, Debra Winger, Josh Lucas, and the American Boychoir, conducted
Boychoir_(film)
American singer and songwriter (1958–2009)
the bass lick and that's what inspires the melody." The engineer Robert Hoffman recalled Jackson dictating guitar chords note by note and singing string
Michael_Jackson
American politician and activist (born 1989)
she first announced her candidacy in June 2017. After her primary win, Brian Stelter wrote that progressive media outlets, such as The Young Turks and
Alexandria_Ocasio-Cortez
American attorney and author (born 1947)
David Alan Hoffman is an American attorney, mediator, arbitrator, author, and academic. He is the John H. Watson, Jr. Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School
David_Alan_Hoffman
American lobbyist and political consultant (born 1957)
moved to Washington, D.C., to lead the lobbying firm Ballard Partners with Brian D. Ballard. In September 2018, she was hired to lead Ron DeSantis' campaign
Susie_Wiles
endorsements for Jones from President Donald Trump and outgoing governor Brian Kemp. Bottoms won the Democratic nomination without a runoff against six
2026 Georgia gubernatorial election
2026_Georgia_gubernatorial_election
Industrialist and technologist (born 1971)
California: World Ahead Publishing. ISBN 978-0-9746701-0-2. Kidder, David; Hoffman, Reid (2013). The Startup Playbook: Secrets of the Fastest Growing Start-Ups
Elon_Musk
1998 video game
Revolution". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 106. Ziff Davis. May 1998. p. 95. Hoffman, Christopher (May 2011). "Better Than the Best". Nintendo Power. No. 267
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Ocarina_of_Time
Film by Dito Montiel
Goldberg and Sarah Gabriel. In May 2023, Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, and Brian Cox were cast in the film. In November 2023, Ed
Riff_Raff_(2024_film)
American actor and director (born 1988)
Remington Hoffman (born Edward Remingtonich Hoffman; May 3, 1988) is an American actor, director and producer. He is best known for his roles as Li Shin
Remington_Hoffman
American politician and activist (born 1941)
Embrace Internet Memes". The Oberlin Review. Retrieved January 21, 2021. Hoffman, Ashley (February 7, 2020). "The Bernie Sanders Meme Pile on Has Commenced"
Bernie_Sanders
Messaging and VoIP service owned by Meta
Archived from the original on March 3, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2017. Hoffman, Tzahi (November 14, 2013). "92% מבעלי הסמארטפונים בישראל משתמשים בוואטסאפ"
2026 film by Michael Sarnoski
Archived from the original on April 11, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025. Hoffman, Jordan (December 16, 2025). "Hugh Jackman transforms into a rugged Robin
The_Death_of_Robin_Hood
American political commentator (born 1991)
travel ban in 2017. After Luigi Mangione—the suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare—was arrested, Piker "celebrat[ed]
Hasan_Piker
Republicans running to succeed Prestin include Menominee mayor Casey Hoffman, Menominee County commissioner Larry Johnson, teacher Christopher Reynolds
2026 Michigan House of Representatives election
2026_Michigan_House_of_Representatives_election
Mayor of New York City since 2026
rhetoric, Jewish groups say". Jewish Chronicle. September 29, 2026. Mann, Brian (March 9, 2026). "Attempted attack with explosives in New York City investigated
Zohran_Mamdani
American rock drummer (born 1961)
& The Outlaws), Brian Howe (Bad Company), Johnny No Name a.k.a. AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys), and Mindi Abair. Additionally, Hoffman has played drums
Scott_Hoffman
Social networking service owned by Meta Platforms
Crimson. Archived from the original on May 4, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2017. Hoffman, Claire (September 15, 2010). "The Battle For Facebook". Rolling Stone
American politician (born 1987)
Cohn, Nate; Blinder, Alan; Adelson, Jeff; Harmon, Amy; Mazzei, Patricia; Hoffman, Benjamin; Zhang, Christine; Cohn, Nate; Haberman, Maggie; Reynolds, Evan;
Rebecca_Bennett_(politician)
2003 American legal thriller film by Gary Fleder
Hackman, Dustin Hoffman and Rachel Weisz. An adaptation of John Grisham's 1996 novel The Runaway Jury, the film pits lawyer Wendell Rohr (Hoffman) against shady
Runaway_Jury
American model and activist (born 2004)
Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved February 16, 2025. Hoffman, Benjamin; Van Syckle, Katie (March 21, 2025). "An Interview With Elon
Vivian_Wilson
2002 American film
including Dave Mirra, Travis Pastrana, Mike Metzger, Bucky Lasek, Brian Deegan, and Mat Hoffman. It also features clips from the actual event in Philly, including
Ultimate_X:_The_Movie
American online prediction gambling company
accurately aggregates information about outcomes. On the other hand, Liz Hoffman argued in Semafor that from 2021 to mid-2026 Kalshi demonstrated "a high
Kalshi
2026 American legal drama television series
alongside Liz Glotzer; Robert King directed the premiere episode. Sam Hoffman also serves as an executive producer. The series marks the Kings' first
Cupertino_(TV_series)
1991 independent criminal comedy film directed by Amos Poe
Schmerling as P.C. Brian O'Brien Tom Cohen as Freddie Arnstein Avital Dicker as Cookie Philip Seymour Hoffman as Klutch (as Phil Hoffman) Olga Bagnasco as
Triple Bogey on a Par Five Hole
Triple_Bogey_on_a_Par_Five_Hole
American judge (born 1965)
John Hoffman (born August 23, 1965) is an American lawyer who has served as a justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey since 2024. He previously served
John_Jay_Hoffman
Andy Biggs, incumbent U.S. representative (running for governor) Jake Hoffman, state senator from the 15th district (2023–present) and 2020 fake elector
2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Arizona
2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Arizona
former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate (Forward) Individuals Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn Michael Novogratz, co-founder and CEO of Galaxy
2026 United States Senate election in Montana
2026_United_States_Senate_election_in_Montana
Governor-elect of Ohio (born 1966)
governor. Here's how religion is shaping the nasty race". JNS, Jessica Russak-Hoffman (November 4, 2026). "Amy Acton Becomes Ohio's First Jewish Governor After
Amy_Acton
American TV series or program
series at Apple TV was first announced in October 2022, with John Robert Hoffman set to write and executive produce the series. Further development was
Wild Things (upcoming TV series)
Wild_Things_(upcoming_TV_series)
Film by Paul Thomas Anderson
directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Joaquin Phoenix, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Amy Adams. It tells the story of Freddie Quell (Phoenix), a World
The_Master_(2012_film)
American television series (2021–present)
mystery comedy-drama television series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The show focuses on a trio of strangers (played by Steve Martin, Martin
Only_Murders_in_the_Building
American politician and lawyer (born 1962)
of it." In 2023, Paxton's office took over the prosecution of Adam Dean Hoffman for child sex abuse. Unable to secure a conviction, Paxton's office offered
Ken_Paxton
Horror media franchise
to his inability to follow Hoffman's rules, leaving Hoffman free to continue Jigsaw's "work". Saw VI begins with Hoffman setting up a game as per John's
Saw_(franchise)
American political advisor (born 1985)
spurs leaks, confusion". Politico. Retrieved August 14, 2025. Bennett, Brian (January 29, 2017). "Travel ban is the clearest sign yet of Trump advisors'
Stephen_Miller
2024 film by Brady Corbet
László's design Peter Polycarpou as Michael Hoffman, Harrison's Jewish attorney Maria Sand as Michelle Hoffman, Michael's wife, a converted Jew Salvatore
The_Brutalist
People in files on Jeffrey Epstein
Epstein's visits to Russia, and Epstein introduced him to Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and Ehud Barak. After Belyakov began working with his country's sovereign
List of people named in the Epstein files
List_of_people_named_in_the_Epstein_files
2024 film by James Mangold
in 'A Complete Unknown'?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 25, 2024. Hoffman, Jordan (December 18, 2024). "A Complete Unknown: What's Fact and What's
A_Complete_Unknown
1982 film directed by Sydney Pollack
McGuire. It stars Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, and Charles Durning. In the film, Michael Dorsey (Hoffman), a talented actor with
Tootsie
Board[citation needed] Samuel Grube, staffer for the mayor of Shaker Heights Peter Hoffman Davida Russell Newspapers The Plain Dealer Maureen Lynn Nicole Sigurdson
2026 Ohio House of Representatives election
2026_Ohio_House_of_Representatives_election
2021 film by Paul Thomas Anderson
shot and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. It stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman in their film debuts, alongside an ensemble supporting cast including Sean
Licorice_Pizza
American politician (born 1950)
Archived from the original on February 3, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2018. Hoffman Broach, Louise (February 10, 2005). "Schumer, Boehlert, vow to fight Bush's
Chuck_Schumer
travel, tourism, insurance
BRIAN HOFFMAN
BRIAN HOFFMAN
Female
Irish
Feminine form of Irish Brian, BRIANA means "high hill."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Irish Brian, BRYAN means "high hill."
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Gaelic, German, Indian, Irish, Jamaican, Lebanese, Swiss
Honourable; Form of Brian; Strength; Noble; Virtuous; High Hill
Male
English
 Short form of English Brandon, BRAN means "broom-covered hill," and other names beginning with Bran-. Compare with other forms of Bran.
Male
French
 French form of Irish Brian, BRIANT means "high hill." Compare with another form of Briant.
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Noble, Virtuous. The feminine of Brian
Male
English
 Old French derogatory byname derived from the Old Occitan word brian, BRIAN means "maggot." Compare with another form of Brian.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Middle Welsh Urien, ORIAN means "privileged birth."
Boy/Male
Celtic
Brave; Virtuous. Famous Bearers: Canadian singer Brian Adams and British singer Bryan Ferry.
Male
Norwegian
 Norwegian form of Latin Adrianus, ARIAN means "from Hadria." Compare with another form of Arian.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Uryan, URIAN means "light."
Girl/Female
Irish
“noble, virtuous.†The feminine of Brian.
Male
Arthurian
, (king; raven); Bran the Blessed.
Girl/Female
African, American, Christian, Gaelic, Indian
Noble; Virtuous; The Feminine of Brian; High Hill; Force; Strength
Female
Slovene
Slovene name BRINA means "protector."
Girl/Female
Celtic English
Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
Male
English
English unisex name derived from the plant name briar, from Old English brer, BRIAR means "prickly bush."
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Brian, BRION means "high hill."
Girl/Female
American, British, Celtic, English
Strong; She Ascends; Female Version of Brian
Male
Irish
 Irish name derived from Celtic Brigonos, BRIAN means "high hill." Compare with another form of Brian.
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imp. & p. p.
of Brain
n.
Brain power.
n.
Same as Brier.
n.
A plant with a slender woody stem bearing stout prickles; especially, species of Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax.
n.
Bran.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Brain
n.
The anterior or cephalic ganglion in insects and other invertebrates.
n.
Alt. of Briar
a.
Of or pertaining to the iris.
n.
The organ or seat of intellect; hence, the understanding.
n.
See Prian.
n.
The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in the cartilaginous or bony cranium of vertebrate animals. It is simply the anterior termination of the spinal cord, and is developed from three embryonic vesicles, whose cavities are connected with the central canal of the cord; the cavities of the vesicles become the central cavities, or ventricles, and the walls thicken unequally and become the three segments, the fore-, mid-, and hind-brain.
n.
The middle segment of the brain; the mesencephalon. See Brain.
n.
A fine, white, somewhat friable clay; also, the ore contained in a mixture of clay and pebbles.
n.
The affections; fancy; imagination.
v. t.
To conceive; to understand.
v. t.
To dash out the brains of; to kill by beating out the brains. Hence, Fig.: To destroy; to put an end to; to defeat.
a.
Made of bran; like bran; scurfy.
n.
The brain.
n.
Fig.: Anything sharp or unpleasant to the feelings.
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