morgan

1 of 2

noun (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 2

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

Rhymes for morgan

• gorgon
• morgen
• organ

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