pair
Two alike or identical things taken together; often followed by of.
Other meanings
One of the constituent items that make up a pair.
Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.
“Spouses should make a great pair.”
Word history
From Latin "paria" (equals).
Where this comes from
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