conjoined twin
noun
: either one of a pair of twins who are born with their bodies joined together in some way
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Prior to the selfie, which Bowling shared on Sept. 5, his past profile photos on Facebook have not included his wife or her conjoined twin, according to what is shared publicly on his account.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Abby Hensel, known for her life with her twin Brittany, married Josh Bowling in 2021
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Abby Hensel, best known alongside her conjoined twin sister Brittany, has been married since 2021.
—Karla Renic, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
Abby Hensel, known for her life with her twin Brittany, married Josh Bowling in 2021
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Abby Hensel, best known alongside her conjoined twin sister Brittany, has been married since 2021.
—Karla Renic, People.com, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Conjoined twin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjoined%20twin. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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