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aunt

Pronunciation: /ɑːnt/
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Definition of aunt

noun

  • the sister of one’s father or mother or the wife of one’s uncle: she was brought up by her aunt and uncle
  • informal an unrelated adult female friend, especially of a child.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French ante, from Latin amita

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