Look up: avuncular

1. avuncular
   [adj] - being or relating to an uncle 2. [adj] - like an uncle in kindness or indulgence
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2. 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...
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3. 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. »
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4. avuncular
   adjective like an uncle in kindness or indulgence; `showed avuncular concern`
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5. avuncular
   adjective being or relating to an uncle
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6. Avuncular
   • (a.) Of or pertaining to an uncle.
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7. 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 or uncle. An avuncular relationship is the gen...
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