Definition

A member of a set of five children born at the same time to the same mother.

Example

The quin was the youngest of the five siblings.

Conversation

Did you hear about the couple who had a quin last week?

No way! That sounds like a lot of work for them.

I know, right? I can't imagine handling five babies at once.

They're going to need all the help they can get!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Quin originates from Latin 'quinque' (meaning five). It is often used as a prefix in words related to the number five, such as 'quintet' or 'quintuple.'

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word for five, 'quinque,' to remember that 'quin' relates to the number five.

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