uncle 
1. the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt (Freq. 6) • Ant: aunt • Derivationally related forms: avuncular • Hypernyms: kinsman • Hyponyms: great-uncle, granduncle 2. a source of help and advice and encouragement (Freq. 1) - he played uncle to lonely students • Hypernyms: benefactor, helper
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