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neph·ew

nephew

 
pronunciation:
nef yu
part of speech: noun
definition: If you are a boy and you have an uncle or aunt, then you are their nephew. When everyone in your family grows up, maybe your brother or sister will have children. Those children will be your nephews and nieces.
My brother and I are the only nephews that my Uncle Ted has, but he still says we are his favorite nephews.