AVUNCULAR

PRONUNCIATION: (uh-VUNG-kyuh-luhr)

MEANING: adjective: Kind, friendly, and helpful, like an uncle, especially in a benevolent or indulgent way.

ETYMOLOGY: From Latin avunculus (maternal uncle), diminutive of avus (grandfather). Ultimately from the Indo-European root awo- (an adult male relative), which is also the source of atavism, uncle, and ayah. Earliest documented use: 1831.
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RAVUNCULAR - pertaining to the teacher's parent's brother. (either parent will do)

AVINCULAR - without any periwinkles

AVONCULAR - like a miniature of a beauty product that was formerly sold door-to-door