About The Word Avuncular
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Avuncular
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Avuncular: See Also | 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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