Paduan
/ˈpædʒuən/noun
Of or relating to Padua, a city in northeastern Italy, or a person from Padua.
Did you know?Padua’s medieval university attracted figures associated with astrology, medicine, and natural magic, including Pietro d’Abano, whose occult reputation later made him a legendary name in demonological literature.
Etymological Timeline
Pre-Roman period
Venetic
Patavion
“A probable ancient Venetic place-name associated with the settlement later known as Padua; its exact meaning is uncertain.”
1st Century BCE–1st Century CE
Latin
Patavium
“The Roman name for Padua.”
14th Century
Medieval Latin
Padu(a)
“The medieval form of the city’s name.”
Medieval period
Italian
Padova
“The Italian name for Padua.”
16th Century onward
English
Paduan
“Relating to Padua or its inhabitants.”