Siamese twin
noun
(not in technical use) conjoined twin.
Origin of Siamese twin
1First 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
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How to use Siamese twin in a sentence
Science and art are inseparably connected; like the Siamese Twins, they cannot be separated without producing the death of both.
The Uses of Astronomy | Edward EverettSiamese Twins you've been called ever since born you was; dressed alike, fed alike, and reared alike; and now look at you!
The Wooing of Calvin Parks | Laura E. RichardsThere is something tragic to me in this Siamese-twins arrangement of two so uncongenial.
Introduction to the Science of Sociology | Robert E. ParkThese were each driven by an electric motor, and were termed "The Siamese Twins," due to the way in which they were connected.
Steam Turbines | Hubert E. CollinsShe did but one good thing, and that was to teach the Siamese Twins how to die.
The Fiend's Delight | Dod Grile
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