twenty-two
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twen·ty–two

noun \-ˈtü\

Definition of TWENTY-TWO

1
: a number that is one more than 21 — see number table
2
: a .22-caliber firearm; especially : one firing rimfire cartridges —usually written .22
twenty–two adjective
twenty–two pronoun, plural in construction

First Known Use of TWENTY-TWO

1526

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