maternal aunt

noun — 3 senses

maternal aunt

noun

› An aunt on one's mother's side of the…

1

A sister of one's mother.

2

A sister-in-law of one's mother; the wife or ex-wife of a maternal uncle.

3

A similar great aunt, etc.

Coordinate terms
maternal uncle, paternal aunt, paternal uncle

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