What does "cousin-aunt" mean?

Female first cousin of one's parent; one's female first cousin once removed in a higher generation.

What is a synonym for "cousin-aunt"?

Common synonyms include: second aunt.

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Noun

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Female first cousin of one's parent; one's female first cousin once removed in a higher generation.
"Mary is my mother's first cousin. That makes Mary my cousin-aunt. Judy is my dad's first cousin, so for me she is another cousin-aunt."

"Mary is my mother's first cousin. That makes Mary my cousin-aunt. Judy is my dad's first cousin, so for me she is another cousin-aunt."

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