Bratranci (plural) or bratranec (singular) specifically refers to male cousins.
is a Slavic term meaning " male cousins ". While it primarily functions as a plural noun in Czech, Slovak, and Slovenian for male relatives (specifically the sons of an aunt or uncle), it also appears in various cultural and historical contexts across Central Europe. Linguistic Meaning Bratranci
In West and South Slavic languages, the word is derived from the root for "brother" ( brat ). Bratranci