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
16 June 2025
(noun) raspberry of China and Japan having pale pink flowers grown for ornament and for the small red acid fruits
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
