morgan
noun (1)Definition of morgan
(Entry 1 of 9)
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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
noun (2)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
Morgan
biographical name (1)Definition of Morgan (Entry 3 of 9)
Daniel 1736–1802 American general in Revolution
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biographical name (2)Definition of Morgan (Entry 4 of 9)
Sir Henry 1635–1688 English buccaneer
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biographical name (3)Definition of Morgan (Entry 5 of 9)
John Hunt 1825–1864 American Confederate cavalry officer
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biographical name (4)Definition of Morgan (Entry 6 of 9)
Morgan
biographical name (5)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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biographical name (6)Definition of Morgan (Entry 8 of 9)
Thomas Hunt 1866–1945 American geneticist
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biographical name (7)Definition of Morgan (Entry 9 of 9)
William Wilson 1906–1994 American astronomer
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