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sibling
noun sib·ling \ˈsi-bliŋ\
: a brother or sister
Full Definition of SIBLING
1
: sib 2; also : one of two or more individuals having one common parent
2
: one of two or more things related by a common tie or characteristic <the sedan's smaller sibling>
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First Known Use of SIBLING
before 12th century
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SIBLING Defined for Kids
sibling
noun sib·ling \ˈsi-bliŋ\
Definition of SIBLING for Kids
: a brother or sister <an older sibling>
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sibling
noun sib·ling \ˈsib-liŋ\
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