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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Avuncular \A*vun"cu*lar\, adjective [L. avunculus uncle.] Of or pertaining to an uncle.
In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular, gives way. --I. Taylor.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
avuncular
adjective
1: being or relating to an uncle
2: like an uncle in kindness or indulgence; "showed avuncular concern"
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