octuplet

English

Etymology

octuple +‎ -et

Noun

octuplet (plural octuplets)

A multiplet of eight related things.
Any of a group of eight babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
(music) A group of eight notes to be played in the time of six.

Synonyms

(any of group of 8): See octet

Translations

one of eight babies born at the same birth

German: Achtling m

Japanese: 八つ子 (ja) (yatsugo)

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