Quin"tu*plet (?), n. [From Quintuple.]

1.

A collection or combination of five of a kind.

2.

One of five children born in the same labor.

3.

(Mus.)

A group of five connected notes; a turn of five notes.

4.

A cycle having five crank shafts and adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion.

 

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