fraternal twin
Definition of fraternal twin
: either member of a pair of twins that are produced from different eggs and may not have the same sex or appearance
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: of, relating to, or involving brothers
: of, relating to, or being a fraternity or society
: derived from two ova : dizygotic
: either of two offspring produced at a birth
: gemini
: one of two persons or things closely related to or resembling each other
: born with one other or as a pair at one birth
: made up of two similar, related, or connected members or parts : double
: paired in a close or necessary relationship : matching
: to bring together in close association : couple
: duplicate, match
: to bring forth twins
FRATERNAL TWIN Defined for Kids
fraternal twin
Definition of fraternal twin for Students
: either of a pair of twins that are produced from different fertilized eggs and may not have the same sex or appearance
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