great aunt
great aunt is the alternative form of great-aunt.
Meaning of great-aunt
Noun
great-aunt (plural great-aunts)
- An aunt of one's parent (i.e. a sister or sister-in-law of one's grandparent).
Forms of great aunt
| plural | great aunts |
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Questions about great aunt
- What is great aunt the alternative form of?
- Great aunt is the alternative form of great-aunt.
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