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单词 mother's brother
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Definition of mother's brother in English:

mother's brother

noun ˌmʌðəz ˈbrʌðə
Anthropology
  • A maternal uncle, usually opposed to a paternal uncle with reference to relative status in kinship affairs and social customs.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Lewis Henry Morgan (1818–1881). From the genitive of mother + brother interjection.

Definition of mother's brother in US English:

mother's brother

nounˌmʌðəz ˈbrʌðə
Anthropology
  • A maternal uncle, usually opposed to a paternal uncle with reference to relative status in kinship affairs and social customs.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Lewis Henry Morgan (1818–1881). From the genitive of mother + brother [interjection].

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