mortonian

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/mɔːˈtəʊ.ni.ən/

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/mɔːˈtəʊ.ni.ən/ · /mɔɹˈtoʊ.ni.ən/

Definition of mortonian

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

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

“This cranium is now in the Mortonian collection.”

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adj

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

“This cranium is now in the Mortonian collection.”
(not-comparable)Of or relating to John Maddison Morton (1811–1891), English playwright who specialised in one-act farces.

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From Morton + -ian.

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