singleton

noun sin·gle·ton \ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən\

Definition of SINGLETON

: a card that is the only one of its suit originally dealt to a player

a : an individual member or thing distinct from others grouped with it

b : an offspring born singly <singletons are more common than twins>

French, from English single

First Known Use: 1876

Medical Dictionary

noun sin·gle·ton \ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən\

: an offspring born singly

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