avuncular
(adjective) being or relating to an uncle
avuncular
(adjective) resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence
Source: WordNet® 3.1
avuncular (comparative more avuncular, superlative most avuncular)
In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
Synonyms: uncley, unclish
Coordinate terms: maternal, materteral, paternal
(by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.
Synonyms: kind, benevolent
Source: Wiktionary
A*vun"cu*lar, a. Etym: [L. avunculus uncle.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to an uncle. In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular, gives way. I. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 May 2025
(noun) excavation consisting of a vertical or sloping passageway for finding or mining ore or for ventilating a mine
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
