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of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle: avuncular affection.
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Avuncular
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
Example Sentences
- His boss is a quiet, avuncular mathematician who prefers to focus on one issue at a time.
- One evening an avuncular boy carries him off to the pub.
- Schneerson's avuncular image adorns key chains, plaques and tiny cards.
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Word Origin & History
avuncular
1831, from L. avunculus "maternal uncle," dim. of avus (see uncle). Used humorously for "of a pawnbroker" (uncle was slang for "pawnbroker" from c.1600 through 19c.).
EXPAND"My only good suit is at present under the avuncular protection." ["Fraser's Magazine," 1832]
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