avuncular |
avuncular |
avuncular | (adj) resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence |
avuncular | (adj) being or relating to an uncle |
Avuncular | 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 ] |