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Rareavunculate
The correct spelling is avunculate.
How to pronounce avunculate
noun
Say it like: Avu-ncu-lat-e
The correct spelling is avunculate. The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
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Definition
noun
- 1.The relationship between a man and his sister's children, generally her sons.
- 2.(In certain tribal peoples, for example, the Korowai) a special relationship between a man and a maternal uncle, and the mutual responsibilities between them.
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