Siamese twin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Siamese twin
First recorded in 1820–30; named after congenitally united twins, Chang and Eng (1811–74), born in Siam, who were joined to each other at the chest
Example Sentences
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And one might even get crazy and use the interrobang for variety’s sake, which is the Siamese twin of an exclamation mark and question mark.
From Time ● Jul. 2, 2014
For a nauseating moment I could see myself almost joined to him, like a vile Siamese twin, looking over his shoulder at the book he had opened .
From Salon ● Jan. 19, 2014
I felt that I was starring in my own episode of "Extraordinary People" and had encountered my Siamese twin.
From Salon ● May 12, 2011
And Lehman Brothers is in the play as well, portrayed by two actors in an overcoat as a Siamese twin.
From Time ● Mar. 25, 2010
I feel like a Siamese twin without his mate now you are gone, but I'm under orders for a while, and mean to do my best.
From Jack and Jill by Alcott, Louisa May
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