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uncle
Etymology: from Old French oncle, from Latin avunculus, "mother's brother"; litterally, "little grandfather" diminutive of avus, "grandfather".
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avuncul-
(Latin: maternal uncle, uncle; mother's brother)
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(Latin: a suffix; little, small)