Avuncular Definition

ə-vŭngkyə-lər

adjective

Of or having to do with an uncle.

American Heritage

Of an uncle.

Webster's New World

Regarded as characteristic of an uncle, especially in benevolence or tolerance.

American Heritage

Having traits considered typical of uncles; jolly, indulgent, stodgy, etc.

Webster's New World

In the manner of an uncle, pertaining to an uncle.

Wiktionary

Origin of Avuncular

From Latin avunculus maternal uncle awo- in Indo-European roots

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin avunculus (“maternal uncle”).

From Wiktionary

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