What does "cousin-uncle" mean?

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

What is a synonym for "cousin-uncle"?

Common synonyms include: second uncle.

noun

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Noun

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

"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."

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