morgan
word
Definition
A morgan is usually a breed of horse that is known for being strong, compact, and versatile. In science, Morgan can also refer to a unit used in genetics to measure recombination.
Usage & Nuances
Most learners will see this word as a proper name, but as a common noun it is rare and specialized. The horse meaning is more common than the genetics meaning. In running text, it may be capitalized as 'Morgan', especially for the horse breed or the scientific unit.
Example Sentences
The professor mentioned a Morgan in class, and at first I thought he meant the horse.
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The farm has a beautiful Morgan horse.
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A Morgan is a strong and compact horse breed.
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In genetics, one Morgan is a unit of recombination.
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She rides a Morgan, and it handles trails really well.
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I thought Morgan was just a name, but it's also a horse breed.
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