cousinhood

Meanings

• noun

  The relationship between individuals who are first cousins.

  - "My cousin and I share a common grandparent."
  - "The laws regarding marriage between first cousins vary widely around the world."

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Rhymes

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soundhood , poundhood , houndhood

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Variants

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cousin , cousinhood , cousinhoods , cousinly , cousins , cousinship , cousinships

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Etymology

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From Old French cousine, meaning 'cousin' or 'kin', from the Latin word consanguineus, meaning 'of the same blood' or 'related by blood'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that in some parts of the world, it is considered taboo for first cousins to marry? In other places, it is a common and accepted practice.

2. In some cultures, the term 'cousinhood' is used to refer to a close group of friends, rather than a family relationship.

3. First cousins share an average of about 1,000 common ancestors going back 10 generations.

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Related Concepts

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1. consanguinity: The degree of relationship between individuals based on their common ancestry. First cousins share approximately 12.5% of their genetic material.

2. affinity (or consanguinity by marriage): The relationship between individuals who are married to each other's siblings. This is also known as 'half-cousins', as they share approximately 6.25% of their genetic material.

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Culture

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In many cultures, cousins are considered to be close family members and may even live together or play important roles in each other's lives. In some literature, the term 'cousinhood' is used to refer to this close relationship and the shared experiences and memories that come with it.

How to Memorize "cousinhood"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a family tree with first cousins sharing a common grandparent.
   - Draw a diagram of the relationship between first cousins.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the close relationship between first cousins and the shared memories and experiences that come with it.
   - Associate the term 'cousinhood' with the idea of a close-knit family.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cousins are close, but not quite as close as siblings' to remember the degree of relationship between first cousins and siblings.

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