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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fraternal
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: of, relating to, or involving brothers
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: of, relating to, or being a fraternity or society
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: derived from two ova : dizygotic
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twin
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: either of two offspring produced at a birth
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: gemini
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: one of two persons or things closely related to or resembling each other
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: born with one other or as a pair at one birth
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: made up of two similar, related, or connected members or parts : double
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: paired in a close or necessary relationship : matching
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: to bring together in close association : couple
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: duplicate, match
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: to bring forth twins
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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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