octuplet

octuplet

English

Etymology

octuple +‎ -et

Noun

octuplet (plural octuplets)

1. A multiplet of eight related things.
2. Any of a group of eight babies born from the same mother during the same birth.
3. (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)