Definition of Niece

1. Noun. A daughter of your brother or sister.

Specialized synonyms: Grandniece, Great-niece
Generic synonyms: Kinswoman
Antonyms: Nephew

Definition of Niece

1. n. A relative, in general; especially, a descendant, whether male or female; a granddaughter or a grandson.

Definition of Niece

1. a daughter of one's brother or sister [n -S]

Medical Definition of Niece

1. 1. A relative, in general; especially, a descendant, whether male or female; a granddaughter or a grandson. 2. A daughter of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law. Origin: OE. Nece, F. Niece, LL. Neptia, for L. Neptis a granddaughter, niece, akin to nepos. See Nephew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Niece

nidors
nids
nidulant
Nidularia
Nidulariaceae
Nidulariales
nidulite
nidus
nidus
niduses
nidus avis
nidus hirundinis
nie
Niebuhr
niece (current term)
niece (current term)
nieces
nied
Nieden's syndrome
nief
niefs
nielli
niellist
niellists
niello
nielloed
nielloing
niellos
Nielson
Niels Abel

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