Cousin-uncle

Quick meaning: Cousin-uncle is a noun meaning Male first cousin of one's parent; one's male first cousin once removed in a higher generation.

Meaning

Male first cousin of one's parent; one's male first cousin once removed in a higher generation.

Example Sentences

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Walter is my dad's first cousin. That makes Walter my cousin-uncle. Jack is my mother's first cousin, so for me he is another cousin-uncle.

Word Forms

• cousin-uncles

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cousin-aunt, uncle, grandcousin, cousin, aunt, half cousin.

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