cotwin

/kɒtwɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A person born at the same time as another child, especially one born to the same mother, but not necessarily to the same father.

“The cotwins were inseparable as they grew up.”

2. noun

Two or more animals born at the same time.

“The litter of kittens were cotwins, and they loved to play together.”

Synonyms

  • fraternal twin
  • twin

Antonyms

  • singleton