quintuplet

Noun

WordNet 3.0

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and oneSynonyms: five 5 V cinque quint quintet fivesome pentad fin Phoebe Little Phoebe
one of five children born at the same time from the same pregnancySynonyms: quint quin
a set of five similar things considered as a unitSynonyms: quintet quintette quintuple

Quintuplet \Quin"tu*plet\, n. [From Quintuple.]

1.A collection or combination of five of a kind. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

2.pl. Five children born in the same labor. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

3.(Mus.) A group of five connected notes; a turn of five notes. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

4.A cycle having five crank shafts and adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]