Avuncular \A*vun"cu*lar\, a. [L. avunculus uncle.]
Of or pertaining to an uncle.
[1913 Webster]
In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether
direct or avuncular, gives way. --I. Taylor.
[1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
avuncular
adj 1: being or relating to an uncle
2: like an uncle in kindness or indulgence; "showed avuncular
concern"
WordNet (r) 2.0
|
|
|