: Significant genetic issues, such as those seen in the "Habsburg jaw," typically result from centuries of continuous intermarrying within a small, closed gene pool rather than a single generation. Pop Culture and Media Representations
: In the Southern United States, the phrase emphasizes strong family ties where even distant relations are treated as close kin. Cultural and Legal History Kissin' Cousins
The "kissing cousin" trope is a staple in storytelling, often used for comedic or dramatic effect. : Significant genetic issues, such as those seen
: Since the 1930s, dictionaries have defined a "kissing cousin" as a relative known well enough to be greeted with a formal kiss, such as a peck on the cheek. : Significant genetic issues