Catholic twins

English

Noun

Catholic twins pl (normally plural, singular Catholic twin)

  1. Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see Catholic,‎ twin.
  2. (slang) Siblings born within twelve months of each other.
    Synonym: Irish twins
    • 2008, Shelly Laurenston, The Mane Attraction, page 139:
      “Aunt Sissy!” a young voice screeched, then Sissy was besieged by five kids who looked barely a year apart. What his mom would call Catholic Twins.
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