Irish twin

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词形变化

Irish twins 复数 Irish twins

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Either of a pair of siblings born less than 12 months apart, especially if born within the same calendar year or school year or born one year apart.

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词源

Originally used (in the nineteenth century) to mock the fertility of Irish families, referencing the stereotype that they have children in quicker succession.

来源：wiktionary