grandaunt

Meanings

• A female relative who is the sister of one's grandfather or grandmother.

  - "My grandmother's sister is my grandaunt."
  - "My grandfather's sister is my grandaunt."

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Antonyms

great-nephew , great-niece , great-uncle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grandaunt
aunt , grain , paint , rain

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Homophones

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1. graunt, a sound or feeling, as opposed to 'grandaunt' which is a female relative.
   

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Variants

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grandaunt , grandaunts , great-aunt

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Forms

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The word 'grandaunt' is a singular noun and does not have any regular or irregular verb forms associated with it.

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Etymology

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From Old French granne, meaning 'grain,' and avant, meaning 'before.'

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Related Concepts

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1. Grandparent: A grandparent is the parent of one's parent. Grandparents play an important role in families and are often sources of love, support, and guidance for their grandchildren.

2. Aunt: An aunt is the sister of one's parent. An aunt is a female relative who is often close in age to one's parents and is an important part of one's extended family.

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["Grand aunts have played important roles in families throughout history and in various cultures around the world.", "For example, in some African cultures, grand aunts are considered to be powerful spiritual figures who are responsible for the well-being of their families and communities.", "Similarly, in some Asian cultures, grand aunts are believed to possess special healing powers and are often consulted for advice and guidance on various matters."]

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