What does "mortonian" mean?

Of or relating to Samuel George Morton (1799–1851), American physician and natural scientist.

How do you pronounce "mortonian"?

Pronounced //mɔːˈtəʊ.ni.ən//.

/mɔːˈtəʊ.ni.ən/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Adjective

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

"This cranium is now in the Mortonian collection."

From Morton + -ian.