twin
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twin
1.
a. either of two persons or animals conceived at the same time
b. (as modifier): a twin brother
2. a crystal consisting of two parts each of which has a definite orientation to the other
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twin
[′twin] (biology)
One of two individuals born at the same time.
(crystallography)
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