First Known Use: before 12th century
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twelve
noun \ˈtwelv\
: the number 12
: the 12th in a set or series
: twelve o'clock
Full Definition of TWELVE
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— see number table
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capitalized a : the twelve original disciples of Jesus b : the books of the Minor Prophets in the Jewish Scriptures
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: the 12th in a set or series
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: something having 12 units or members
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plural : twelvemo
— twelfth \ˈtwelf(t)th\ adjective or noun
— twelve adjective
— twelve pronoun, plural in construction
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Origin of TWELVE
TWELVE Defined for Kids
1twelve
adjective \ˈtwelv\
Definition of TWELVE for Kids
: being one more than eleven
2twelve
noun
Definition of TWELVE for Kids
: one more than eleven : three times four : 12
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