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avuncular
a·vun·cu·lar [ ə vúngkyələr ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. like uncle: resembling an uncle, especially one who is friendly, helpful, or good-humored
2. of uncle: relating to or deriving from an uncle ( formal or humorous )

[Mid-19th century. < Latin avunculus "maternal uncle"]

a·vun·cu·lar·i·ty [ ə vùngkyə lárrətee ] noun
a·vun·cu·lar·ly [ ə vàng kyələrlee ] adverb
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