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cousin Definition and Meaning in English (cousin definition)

noun
Synonyms:kinsmankin
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Cousin definition: A male relative who is the son of one's paternal uncle.

Definitions of Cousin

  1. 1noun

    A male relative who is the son of one's paternal uncle.

  2. 2noun

    A female relative who is the daughter of one's paternal uncle.

  3. 3noun

    A male relative who is the son of one's maternal uncle.

Example Sentences

casual

“My cousin is coming to visit next week.”

casual

“She has many cousins on her mother's side.”

casual

“We always had fun playing with our cousins.”

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Inflected Word Forms

pluralcousins

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

first cousincollocation

A child of one's aunt or uncle.

second cousincollocation

A child of one's parent's first cousin.

Alphabetical:couscous•cousinly

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Cousin definition: A male relative who is the son of one's paternal uncle.
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'Cousin' translates to 'cousin' in English. Cousin definition: A male relative who is the son of one's paternal uncle.
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