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Maternal Aunt

Description:

A maternal aunt is a woman who is the sister of one's mother. She is a close relative in a person's extended family.

Sense 1:

As a noun, a maternal aunt refers to a female relative on one's mother's side of the family.

Example: My maternal aunt always spoils me with presents during the holidays.

Sense 2:

As an adjective, maternal aunt describes something that relates to or is associated with one's mother's sister.

Example: My best friend's family invited me to their annual maternal aunt gathering.

Sense 3:

In a local sense, a maternal aunt may vary in different cultures, languages, or regions based on their unique terms and customs.

Example: In the Indian culture, a maternal aunt is referred to as "mausi" in Hindi.

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