Definition of Avunculate

1. Noun. the relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons. ¹

2. Noun. (In certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai) refers to a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avunculate

avoyers
avulse
avulsed
avulsed wound
avulses
avulsing
avulsion
avulsion fracture
avulsions
avulsive
avulsive cutoff
avuncular
avuncularities
avuncularity
avuncularly
avunculate (current term)
avunculates
avunculicide
avunculicides
avunculocal
avyze
avyzed
avyzes
avyzing
aw
aw shucks
awa
await
awaited
awaited(p)

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