great-uncle

/ˌgreɪt ˈʌŋkəl/
/greɪtˈʌnkəl/
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Other forms: great-uncles

Definitions of great-uncle
  1. noun
    an uncle of your father or mother
    synonyms: granduncle
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    type of:
    uncle
    the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
Pronunciation
US
/ˌgreɪt ˈʌŋkəl/
UK
/greɪtˈʌnkəl/
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