Irish twins
إنجليزية
[عدل]
Etymology
[عدل]It references a perception about families of Irish Catholics who may not use birth control (and thus may have children in quicker succession).
اسم
[عدل]Irish twins (جمع plurale tantum)
- قالب:slang Siblings born less than 12 months apart - usually in the same calendar year, or who are in the same class in school.
- صِيغَةُ جَمْعٍ مُفْرَدُهَا Irish twin
Usage notes
[عدل]- The term is not used in Ireland.
- The term can also be used more generally to refer to any siblings born close together.