First Known Use: 1831
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avuncular
adjective avun·cu·lar \ə-ˈvəŋ-kyə-lər\
: like an uncle : kind or friendly like an uncle
Full Definition of AVUNCULAR
1
: of or relating to an uncle
2
: suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality <avuncular indulgence>
— avun·cu·lar·i·ty \ə-ˌvəŋ-kyə-ˈla-rə-tē, -ˈler-ə-\ noun
— avun·cu·lar·ly \ə-ˈvəŋ-kyə-lər-lē\ adverb
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Origin of AVUNCULAR
Latin avunculus maternal uncle — more at uncle
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