Meaning of triplet in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈtrɪplɪt/

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1. Noun

   triplet

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from triple, on the pattern of doublet

   Definitions

   1. the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
2. 2. one of three offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
3. 3. a set of three similar things considered as a unit