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 Definitions of avuncular  [əˈvʌŋ kyə lər]  

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Definition of 'avuncular' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) avuncular
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle:
avuncular affection.

Etymology:  (1825–35; < L avuncul(us)uncle+ -ar1)

Definition of 'avuncular' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) avuncular
resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence

2. (adj) avuncular
being or relating to an uncle
Definition of 'avuncular' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) avuncular
of or pertaining to an uncle

'avuncular' - Nearby Entries  

avow  avulse  avulsion  avuncular  await  awaited  awake  



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