Avuncular
Pronunciation : A*vun"cu*lar
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. avunculus uncle.]
Definition : Defn: 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
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