Quin"tu*plet (?), n. [From
Quintuple.]
1.
A collection or combination
of five of a kind.
2.
One of five children born in the same
labor.
3.
(Mus.)
A group of five connected
notes; a turn of five notes.
4.
A cycle having five crank shafts and
adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the
propulsion.
© Webster 1913.