morgan

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noun (1)

mor·​gan ˈmȯr-gən 

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: 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

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noun (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

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

• Morgan le Fay

Kids Definition

Morgan

noun

Mor·​gan ˈmȯr-gən 

: any of an American breed of light strong horses

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

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Mor·​gan ˈmȯr-gən 

Daniel 1736–1802 American general in Revolution

Morgan

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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

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biographical name (5)

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