Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A male relative who is the brother of one's parent. Synonyms:
This word has no synonyms Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
My uncle works in a shop near our home.
Who are your uncles and aunts?
'Uncle - please!' 'Nephew!
Etymology:
Middle English from Old French "oncle," from Latin "avunculus" meaning maternal uncle, a diminutive of "avus" meaning grandfather.
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