"uncular" meaning in English

See uncular in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From uncle, after avuncular. Etymology templates: {{m|en|uncle}} uncle, {{m|en|avuncular}} avuncular, {{smallcaps|Uncle}} Uncle Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} uncular (not comparable)
  1. (archaic) Relating to an uncle. Tags: archaic, not-comparable Synonyms: avuncular

Download JSON data for uncular meaning in English (1.0kB)

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