1. a breed of compact, strong American saddle horse
2. a unit of measurement used in genetics to express the distance between genes on a chromosome
Usage: genetics; technical

Examples

• The Morgan is known for its versatility and gentle temperament.
• She rode her Morgan horse through the mountain trails.
• The stable specialized in breeding Morgan horses.
• The genetic distance was measured in morgans.
• Scientists calculated the map distance between the two genes in morgans.
• The Morgan breed originated in Vermont in the late 1700s.