AVUNCULAR

avuncular

(adjective) being or relating to an uncle

avuncular

(adjective) resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

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

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