cousin
Translation
cousin
Examples
My cousin lives in Australia.
My cousin lives in Australia.
I'm going to visit my cousins this weekend.
I'm going to visit my cousins this weekend.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the child of one's uncle or aunt My cousin is older than me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: relative, kin
Etymology
From Old French 'cosin', from Latin 'consobrinus', meaning 'mother's sister's child'.
Memory Tips
Unlike many languages, English uses the same word 'cousin' for both male and female relatives.