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Word History
Etymology
from Chang †1874 and Eng †1874 congenitally united twins born in Siam
First Known Use
1829, in the meaning defined above
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“Siamese twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siamese%20twin. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
Siamese twin
noun
: either of a pair of human or animal twins born joined together
Medical Definition
Siamese twin
noun
Si·a·mese twin
ˈsī-ə-ˌmēz-
-ˌmēs-
: either of a pair of conjoined twins
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