morgan
1 of 2noun (1)
mor·gan ˈmȯr-gən 
1
: a unit of inferred distance between genes on a chromosome that is used in constructing genetic maps and is equal to the distance for which the frequency of crossing over between specific pairs of genes is 100 percent
2
: centimorgan
Morgan
2 of 2noun (2)
Mor·gan ˈmȯr-gən
: any of an American breed of light strong horses originated in Vermont from the progeny of one prepotent stallion of uncertain ancestry
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
baltimoresun.com, 12 Sep. 2017 MORGAN’S JOURNEY’ at the Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center, Kingsborough Community College (May 13, 2 p.m.). Laurel Graeber, New York Times, 11 May 2017
Noun
For tickets, go to theavalon.org/films/morgan-wootten-godfather-basketball/. baltimoresun.com, 12 Sep. 2017 MORGAN’S JOURNEY’ at the Leon M. Goldstein Performing Arts Center, Kingsborough Community College (May 13, 2 p.m.). Laurel Graeber, New York Times, 11 May 2017 Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Thomas Hunt Morgan
Noun (2)
Justin Morgan †1798 American teacher
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1841, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing morgan
Medical Definition
morgan
noun
mor·gan ˈmȯr-gən
1
: a unit of inferred distance between genes on a chromosome that is used in constructing genetic maps and is equal to the distance for which the frequency of crossing-over is 100 percent
2
: centimorgan
Biographical Definition
Morgan 1 of 7
biographical name (1)
Mor·gan ˈmȯr-gən
Daniel 1736–1802 American general in Revolution
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Sir Henry 1635–1688 English buccaneer
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John Hunt 1825–1864 American Confederate cavalry officer
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J(ohn) P(ier*pont) ˈpir-ˌpänt 1837–1913 American financier
1837–1913 American financier Morgan
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J(ohn) P(ierpont), Jr. 1867–1943 son of J.P. Morgan American financier
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Thomas Hunt 1866–1945 American geneticist
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William Wilson 1906–1994 American astronomer