Cousin

Cousin

Cousin (/ˈkʌz.ɪn/) is a term used to describe certain types of familial relationships. Specifically, it refers to the child of one's aunt or uncle.

Etymology

The term "cousin" is derived from the Old French cousin, which in turn comes from the Latin consobrinus, meaning "child of one's mother's sibling."

Types of Cousins

There are several types of cousins, including:

• First cousin: The child of one's aunt or uncle.
• Second cousin: The grandchild of one's grandaunt or granduncle.
• Third cousin: The great-grandchild of one's great-grandaunt or great-granduncle.
• Cousin once removed: The child of one's first cousin or the first cousin of one's parent.
• Cousin twice removed: The grandchild of one's first cousin or the first cousin of one's grandparent.

Related Terms

• Aunt: The sister of one's parent.
• Uncle: The brother of one's parent.
• Niece: The daughter of one's sibling or sibling-in-law.
• Nephew: The son of one's sibling or sibling-in-law.
• Sibling: One's brother or sister.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Cousin
• Wikipedia's article - Cousin

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