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quadruplet
noun qua·dru·plet \kwä-ˈdrü-plət, -ˈdrə-; ˈkwä-drə-plət\
: one of four babies that are born at the same time to the same mother
Full Definition of QUADRUPLET
1
: a combination of four of a kind
2
: one of four offspring born at one birth
3
: a group of four musical notes to be performed in the time ordinarily given to three of the same kind
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First Known Use of QUADRUPLET
1709
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quadruplet
noun qua·dru·plet \kwä-ˈdrü-plət, -ˈdrə-\
Definition of QUADRUPLET for Kids
: one of four offspring born at one birth
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quadruplet
noun qua·dru·plet \kwä-ˈdrəp-lət, -ˈdrüp-; ˈkwäd-rəp-\
Medical Definition of QUADRUPLET
1
: one of four offspring born at one birth
2
quadruplets pl : a group of four offspring born at one birth
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