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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

  1. noun The brother of one's mother or father, or the husband of one's aunt.
  2. noun A term of affection or respect for an older man who is a close family friend, not necessarily a blood relative.
  3. intj A word shouted to admit defeat, especially as a child during play-fighting.

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