"twinness" meaning in English

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Noun

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
    Sense id: en-twinness-en-noun-pMnnasZ2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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