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maternal aunt in Persian

خاله xâle

maternal aunt in Persian: خاله (xâle). In English, maternal aunt means a sister of one's mother.

Persian words for maternal aunt

one's mother's sister
خاله xâle

English meaning of maternal aunt

  1. noun A sister of one's mother.
  2. noun A sister-in-law of one's mother; the wife or ex-wife of a maternal uncle.
  3. noun A similar great aunt, etc.

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Questions about maternal aunt in Persian

What is the meaning of maternal aunt in Persian?
Maternal aunt in Persian is خاله (xâle).
معنی maternal aunt چیست؟
Maternal aunt: خاله (xâle).
What does maternal aunt mean in English?
Maternal aunt means a sister of one's mother.

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