grandnephew

[gran-nef-yoo, -nev-yoo, grand-]

grand·neph·ew

[gran-nef-yoo, -nev-yoo, grand-]
noun
a son of one's nephew or niece.

Origin:
1630–40; grand- + nephew
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Grandnephew is always a great word to know.
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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
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grandnephew (ˈɡrænˌnɛvjuː, -ˌnɛfjuː, ˈɡrænd-)
 
n
another name for great-nephew

great-nephew or grandnephew
 
n
a son of one's nephew or niece; grandson of one's brother or sister
 
grandnephew or grandnephew
 
n

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