SIAMESE TWINS


Meaning of SIAMESE TWINS in English

1. congenitally united twins, Chang and Eng (1811-74), born in Siam, who were joined to each other at the chest by a short, tubular, cartilaginous band.

2. any twins who are born joined together in any manner.

[ 1820-30 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .