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twin

/twɪn/noun

One of two children (or animals) carried in the same womb at the same time and born at the same birth.

Example sentences

  • “People often mix up the twins because they look so alike.”
  • “My cousin just had twins, a boy and a girl.”

The standard split is 'identical' versus 'fraternal' twins. Also a modifier meaning matched: 'twin beds', 'twin goals'.

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