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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or relating to Samuel George Morton (1799–1851), American physician and natural scientist. not-comparable

   "This cranium is now in the Mortonian collection."

2. 2
   Of or relating to John Maddison Morton (1811–1891), English playwright who specialised in one-act farces. not-comparable

Example

More examples

"This cranium is now in the Mortonian collection."

Etymology

From Morton + -ian.

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