1) Being or relating to an uncle 2) Kinsman 3) Like an uncle 4) Uncle-like
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1) Cousinly
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like an uncle; of, like or pertaining to uncles
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• (a.) Of or pertaining to an uncle.
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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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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, meaning maternal uncle. The feminine equivalent of avun...
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[
adj] - being or relating to an uncle 2. [adj] - like an uncle in kindness or indulgence
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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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adjective like an uncle in kindness or indulgence; `showed avuncular concern`
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of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle: avuncular affection.
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