Definitions

1. noun

A program that tests whether a given program is a universal Turing machine, i.e., a program that can simulate the behavior of any other program. It is typically a self-testing program that can determine whether it is a universal Turing machine.

“The researcher used a quine to test the new programming language.”

2. proper noun

A type of Australian shrub (Richea scoparia), also known as the ‘bog asphodel’.

“The unique flowers of the quine bloomed in the winter months.”

3. noun

A type of Irish song or poem, often nostalgic and melancholic.

“The quine was sung around the campfire, evoking memories of home.”