avuncular

• POS: Adjective
• HYPHEN: a=vun=cu=lar

CIDE DICTIONARY

avuncular, a. [L. avunculus uncle.].

 Of or pertaining to an uncle.  [1913 Webster]
"In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular, gives way."  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

avuncular, adj. like or of an uncle; kind and friendly, esp. towards a younger person.

Etymology

L avunculus maternal uncle, dimin. of avus grandfather