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quintuplet

/kwɪnˈtʌplət/ noun

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  1. A group of five, particularly a tuplet of five notes to be played in the time for four.
  2. One of a group of five, particularly babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
  3. A cycle adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

Origin

From quintuple + -et, from Middle French quintuple.

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