"twinness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From twin + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|twin|ness}} twin + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} twinness (uncountable)
  1. The state, quality, or condition of a twin; twinship. Tags: uncountable Related terms: twindom, twinhood
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