septuplet

American  

[sep-tuhp-lit, -too-plit, -tyoo-] / sɛpˈtʌp lɪt, -ˈtu plɪt, -ˈtju- /

noun

1. any group or combination of seven.

2. one of seven offspring born at one birth.

3. septuplets, seven offspring born at one birth.

4. Music. a group of seven notes of equal value performed in the same amount of time normally taken to perform four or six.

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septuplet British  

/ ˈsɛptjʊplɪt, sɛpˈtjuːplɪt /

noun

1. music a group of seven notes played in a time value of six, eight, etc

2. one of seven offspring produced at one birth

3. a group of seven things

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Etymology

Origin of septuplet

First recorded in 1890–95; septuple + -et

Example Sentences

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septuplet

In this “Jigsaw” can sit beside its septuplet siblings as a solid exercise.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 29, 2017