Cousins

/ˈkʌzənz/ noun

Definition

The children of your aunts or uncles; relatives who share a grandparent but are not siblings.

Etymology

From Old French 'cosin' and Latin 'consobrinus' (born together, sharing a nurse), literally 'con-' (together) + 'sobrinus' (cousin), showing the ancient idea of cousins being raised together.

Kelly Says

In many cultures, the word for 'cousin' doesn't distinguish between male and female or near and distant cousins—but English does, which is why some languages need way fewer words for family relationships than we do.

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