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Definition of Morgan in English:

Morgan

noun

  • A horse of a light thickset breed developed in New England.

    ‘Those Morgans of the Brekke's can run like race horses.’
    • ‘Lighter breeds such as Arabians and Morgans will weigh about 1,000 pounds.’
    • ‘‘I got the Morgans,’ panted Tak, ‘they're coming now.’’

Pronunciation

Morgan

/ˈmôrɡ(ə)n/ /ˈmɔrɡ(ə)n/

Origin

Mid 19th century named after Justin Morgan (1747–98), American teacher and owner of the original sire of the breed.