noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Synonym of great-uncle.
2. 2
   an uncle of your father or mother wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

great-uncleauntblood brotherbrethrenbrotherbub

Etymology

From Middle English graunt oncle, equivalent to grand- + uncle.

Related phrases

great-granduncle

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