Irish twins

فِي ٱللُّغَةِ ٱلْإِنْجْلِيزِيَّةِ:

Etymology

It references a perception about families of Irish Catholics who may not use birth control (and thus may have children in quicker succession).

اسم

1. قالب:slang Siblings born less than 12 months apart - usually in the same calendar year, or who are in the same class in school.
2. صِيغَةُ جَمْعٍ مُفْرَدُهَا Irish twin.

Usage notes

• The term is not used in Ireland.
• The term can also be used more generally to refer to any siblings born close together.

Related terms

• Irish triplets