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The Latin word for uncle is
patruus






Translations for uncle and their definitions

patruus
     1. n. paternal uncle; a father's brother
     2. n. a severe reprover
     3. adj. of or pertaining to a paternal uncle (a father's brother)


avunculus
     1. n. maternal uncle, mother's brother
     2. n. mother's sister's husband
     3. n. great uncle


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