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Indian English habit

Cousin brother / cousin sister

Cousin brother

Indian English: a male cousin.

My cousin brother is visiting from Kochi.

Cousin

Works everywhere: your aunt's or uncle's child, any gender.

My cousin Rohan is visiting from Kochi.

Remember: Clear in India; outside India, 'cousin' alone is enough. Add a name or 'he/she' if you need to show who.

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