niece
UK: niːs | US: niːs
n. a daughter of one's sibling or sibling-in-law
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The word "niece" originates from Old French niece, which itself derived from Latin neptis (granddaughter, niece). It replaced the Old English term nift, showcasing the Norman influence on English after the 11th century. The Latin root neptis broadly referred to female descendants, but its meaning narrowed in French and English to specifically denote a sibling's daughter. This semantic shift reflects familial terminology streamlining in medieval Europe.
My niece just started her first year of university.
She loves spoiling her niece with gifts.
His niece resembles him strongly in personality.
We’re babysitting our niece this weekend.
The family reunion included cousins, aunts, and nieces.