avunculus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- uncle noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
Senses
avunculus is used for these senses in English:
- great-uncle An uncle of one's parent (i.e. a brother or brother-in-law of one's grandparent).
- maternal uncle The brother or brother-in-law of one’s mother. (This entry is a translation hub.)
- uncle The brother or brother-in-law of one’s parent.
uncle — full definition
- noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
- noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
- intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.