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Avuncular

Avuncular Meaning & Definition
Avuncular Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Avuncular?

[adj] like an uncle in kindness or indulgence; "showed avuncular concern"
[adj] being or relating to an uncle

Synonyms | Synonyms for Avuncular: cousinly

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Avuncular In Webster's Dictionary

\A*vun"cu*lar\, a. [L. avunculus uncle.] Of or pertaining to an uncle. In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular, gives way. --I. Taylor.

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