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cousin

/ˈkʌz.n̩/noun

The son or daughter of your aunt or uncle.

Example sentences

  • “My cousin and I grew up playing in the same backyard.”
  • “We visit our cousins in Ohio every Thanksgiving.”

Plain 'cousin' usually means first cousin. Terms like 'once removed' measure a difference in generations, not closeness.

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