what is this relationship?

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what is this relationship?

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if someone is described as a fratello cugino OR sorella cugina....what is the relationship? just a cousin? OR ...?

thanks so much for your help.
Locations of interest: Ariano Irpino, Altavilla Irpina, Montaguto, Volturrara Irpina, Paternopoli, San Mango Sul Calore
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In some italian regions, the terms fratello cugino (male) and sorella cugina (female) mean first cousin, sharing the same grandparents.

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THANK YOU ... in all my years doing this, this is the first time I have seen the relationships described that way.
Locations of interest: Ariano Irpino, Altavilla Irpina, Montaguto, Volturrara Irpina, Paternopoli, San Mango Sul Calore
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