cousin


Definition: Meaning of, cousin in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkʌz(ə)n /

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cousin cousins
[countable]
  1. the child of your UNCLE or AUNT
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  2. something that has the same origins as something else
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  3. someone or something that is similar to someone or something else
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cousin used in phrases

  • country cousin (noun)
    1. someone who does not have a lot of experience and is confused by busy city life
  • cousin brother (noun)
    1. male cousin
  • cousin sister (noun)
    1. female cousin
  • cousin-german (noun)
    1. the child of your aunt or uncle
  • first cousin (noun)
    1. a child of your AUNT or UNCLE [=  cousin]
  • full cousin (noun)
    1. the child of your aunt or uncle
  • kissing cousin (noun)
    1. American English old-fashioned someone you are not closely related to, but whom you know well
  • second cousin (noun)
    1. a child of a COUSIN of one of your parents
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