'Quintuplet' definitions:

Definition of 'quintuplet'

From: WordNet
noun
The cardinal number that is the sum of four and one [syn: five, 5, V, cinque, quint, quintet, fivesome, quintuplet, pentad, fin, Phoebe, Little Phoebe]
noun
One of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancy [syn: quintuplet, quint, quin]
noun
A set of five similar things considered as a unit [syn: quintet, quintette, quintuplet, quintuple]

Definition of 'Quintuplet'

From: GCIDE
  • Quintuplet \Quin"tu*plet\, n. [From Quintuple.]
  • 1. A collection or combination of five of a kind. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 2. pl. Five children born in the same labor. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 3. (Mus.) A group of five connected notes; a turn of five notes. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • 4. A cycle having five crank shafts and adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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