avuncular Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective resembling a uncle in kindness or indulgence
  2. adjective being or relating to an uncle

WordNet

A*vun"cu*lar adjective
Etymology
L. avunculus uncle.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to an uncle.
    In these rare instances, the law of pedigree, whether direct or avuncular, gives way. I. Taylor.

Webster 1913