conjoined twin

noun

: either one of a pair of twins who are born with their bodies joined together in some way

Examples of conjoined twin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Abby Hensel, known for her life with her twin Brittany, married Josh Bowling in 2021 Comments Abby Hensel, best known alongside her conjoined twin sister Brittany, has been married since 2021. Karla Renic, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024

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“Conjoined twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjoined%20twin. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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