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   avuncular
   [adj] - being or relating to an uncle 2. [adj] - like an uncle in kindness or indulgence
   Found op http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=avuncular
   
   
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   Avuncular
   Avuncular: 1. Literally, relating to an uncle. 2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality. 3 In medical genetics, pertaining to an aunt or uncle. An avuncular relationship is the genetic relationship between aunts and uncles and their nieces and nephews. From the Latin avunculus, meani...
   Found op http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.html?articlekey=25597
   
   
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   Avuncular
   A·vun'cu·lar adjective [ Latin avunculus uncle.] Of or pertaining to an uncle. « In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular , gives way. I. Taylor. »
   Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/154
   
   
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   avuncular
   adjective like an uncle in kindness or indulgence; `showed avuncular concern`
   Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=avuncular
   
   
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   avuncular
   adjective being or relating to an uncle
   Found op http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=avuncular
   
   
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   Avuncular
   • (a.) Of or pertaining to an uncle.
   Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/avuncular/
   
   
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   avuncular
   avuncular (uh VUNG kyuh luhr) 1. Literally, relating to 'an uncle'. 2. Figuratively, suggestive of an uncle, as in geniality. 3. Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance; like an uncle in kindness or indulgence. 4. In medical genetics, pertaining to an aunt ...
   Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3385/
   
   
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   avuncular
   1) Friendly, as an older relative, say 2) Kinsman
   Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/avuncular/1
   
   

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