quintuplet
noun
Each of five children born at one birth; a group of five similar things or people; in music, five notes played in the time of four.
Etymology
From Latin quintus (fifth) + -uplet (as in triplet), on the pattern of doublet, triplet.
Examples in Use
- 1.
"The quintuplets became celebrities from birth."
- 2.
"The musician played an intricate quintuplet rhythm."
- 3.
"The genetic study examined quintuplets born over a decade."
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Fun Fact
The Dionne Quintuplets, born in 1934 in Canada, were the first quintuplets known to survive infancy. They became a massive tourist attraction, with millions visiting the "Quintland" nursery.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (Q, U, I, N, T, U, P, L, E, T)
Scrabble Value: 21 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "QUINTUPLET" appears in many related words.
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