niece

Meanings

• noun

  A young female who is the daughter of one's brother or sister.

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Pronunciation

1. /nis/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=825498"

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Antonyms

aunt , uncle , nephew

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with niece
cease , ease , leas , peace

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Variants

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niece , nieces , great-niece , great-nieces

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Etymology

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From Old French 'neve', meaning 'snow', likely due to the association of young girls with freshness and purity.

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Trivia

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1. In some cultures, a niece is considered to be the sister of one's spouse.

2. The term 'niece' is also used figuratively to refer to a younger female relative or protegee.

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Related Concepts

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1. nephew: Male counterpart of a niece; the son of one's brother or sister.

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Culture

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In literature, nieces often play significant roles as supportive characters, such as in Jane Austen's 'Mansfield Park'. In art, they have been depicted as innocent and pure, often in contrast to their more worldly aunts.

How to Memorize "niece"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a young girl with her aunt and uncle. Visualize her playing with her cousins, or being cared for by her aunt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'niece' with the image of a young girl, or with the relationship between a girl and her uncle and aunt.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Nice Uncle's Cute, Endearing, Innocent, Cheerful' to remember the definition of a niece.

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