cousin
//ˈkʌzən//
Noun
cousinSingular
cousinsPlural
1
A child of one's aunt or uncle; the son or daughter of one's parent's sibling.
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
2
A relative descended from a common ancestor, such as a grandparent, by two or more steps in a diverging line.
My second cousin lives in another state.
3
A person belonging to the same extended family or group.
Our Australian cousins share many cultural traditions with us.
4
Something kindred or related to another; used to describe things that are similar or closely connected.
Jazz and blues are musical cousins.