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morgan

noun (1)
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Definition of morgan

 (Entry 1 of 9)

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

Morgan

noun (2)
Mor·​gan | \ ˈmȯr-gÉ™n How to pronounce Morgan (audio) \

Definition of Morgan (Entry 2 of 9)

: any of an American breed of light strong horses originated in Vermont from the progeny of one prepotent stallion of uncertain ancestry

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Mor·​gan | \ ˈmȯr-gÉ™n How to pronounce Morgan (audio) \

Definition of Morgan (Entry 3 of 9)

Daniel 1736–1802 American general in Revolution

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Definition of Morgan (Entry 4 of 9)

Sir Henry 1635–1688 English buccaneer

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Definition of Morgan (Entry 5 of 9)

John Hunt 1825–1864 American Confederate cavalry officer

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Definition of Morgan (Entry 6 of 9)

J(ohn) P(ier*pont) \ ˈpir-​ËŒpänt How to pronounce ˈpir-ˌpänt (audio)\ 1837–1913 American financier

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Definition of Morgan (Entry 7 of 9)

J(ohn) P(ierpont), Jr. 1867–1943 son of J.P. Morgan American financier

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Definition of Morgan (Entry 8 of 9)

Thomas Hunt 1866–1945 American geneticist

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Definition of Morgan (Entry 9 of 9)

William Wilson 1906–1994 American astronomer

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For tickets, go to theavalon.org/films/morgan-wootten-godfather-basketball/. baltimoresun.com, "Digest (Sept. 12): Terps, Towson to play Team USA at classic," 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, "Events for Children in NYC This Week," 11 May 2017

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First Known Use of morgan

Noun (1)

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1841, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for morgan

Noun (1)

Thomas Hunt Morgan

Noun (2)

Justin Morgan †1798 American teacher

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morgan

noun
mor·​gan | \ ˈmȯr-gÉ™n How to pronounce morgan (audio) \

Medical Definition of morgan

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

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