| Word | avuncular |
|---|---|
| Definition | adj. Kind or friendly to a less experienced person. (literally, relating to an uncle) |
| Sentence | The King James version translates [...], catching the avuncular gentleness of the verse. |
| Source | God, Miles, p. 351 |
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