fourling

\\ˈ ̷ ̷liŋ\ noun (-s)

Etymology: four (III) + -ling

: a twin crystal consisting of four individuals

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fourling

(ˈfɔəlɪŋ)

[f. four n. + -ling.]

1. ‘One of four children born at the same time’ (Ogilvie 1855 and mod. Dicts.).

2. Min. A twin crystal made up of four independent individuals (Cent. Dict.).