avuncular

English

/əˈvʌŋkjʊlə/, /əˈvʌŋkjʊlɚ/

adj
Definitions
  • In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.
  • (by extension) Kind, genial, benevolent, or tolerant.

Etymology

Derived from Latin avunculus (maternal uncle, little grandfather, mother's brother, uncle, mothers brother).

Origin

Latin

avunculus

Gloss

maternal uncle, little grandfather, mother's brother, uncle, mothers brother

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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