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quin

quin

1 9.9
One of five babies born at the same time to the same mother
  • noun
  • /kwɪn/
translation icon : quintillizo
  • The couple were overjoyed when they found out they were having quin in their next pregnancy.

Examples

  • After giving birth to quin, she realized her life would be filled with busy days and sleepless nights.

  • The documentary highlighted the challenges faced by a mother raising quin and the unique bond they share.

  • Posted by Quin at 8:31 AM on September 16, 2010.

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  • posted by quin at 2:29 PM on July 26, 2011

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  • Posted by Quin at 11:07 AM on June 1, 2007, 9 favorites.

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  • Quin.

  • Don, Quin, Bill, et al., I chuckled at the despairing messages and, yes, the messages ring true.

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  • On fourth and 1 from the Wofford 34, Carolina seniors Devin Taylor and Quin Smith stuffed Breitenstein for no gain, setting the offense up with excellent field position.

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  • Safety Glover Quin of the Houston Texans breaks up a pass intended for tight end Jacob Tamme of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sept. 23, 2012.

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Synonyms

quint
vsquin
12 9.2

One of five babies born to the same mother at the same time

is the alternative spelling with identical meaning
quintuplet
vsquin
4 6.5

A child born at the same time as four other children to the same mother

is the general label for one of five without pregnancy detail

Surface Forms

quin singular
quins plural

Etymology

The word quin comes from the old Latin root quinque, which means 'five' and appears in words like quintet and quintuplet. So a quin is one of five children born at the same time.