Quin"tu*plet (?), n. [From Quintuple.] 1. A collection or combination of five of a kind.

2. pl. Five children born in the same labor.

3. (Mus.) A group of five connected notes; a turn of five notes.

4. A cycle having five crank shafts and adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

Quin"tu*plet (?), n. [From Quintuple.] 1. A collection or combination of five of a kind.

2. pl. Five children born in the same labor.

3. (Mus.) A group of five connected notes; a turn of five notes.

4. A cycle having five crank shafts and adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

• one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth, (i.e. one of five twins).
  
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