(br′bən)
1. A dynasty which reigned over France, 1589–1792, 1815–48.
2. A member of the deposed royal house of France, or of the Spanish or Neapolitan branches of the same family.
3. One who is stubbornly conservative in politics; one opposed to progressive movement.
—Bour′bon·ism noun
—Bour′bon·ist noun

(br′bən Fr. br·bô′), Charles,
1490–1527, French general under Charles V: called “Connétable de Bourbon.”