occidentality
/ˌɒksɪdɛnˈtalɪti/Now rare
noun
1 Astronomy and Astrology. The position of a planet when in the western part of the sky or visible after sunset.
2Western style or character; a Western trait or peculiarity.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in William Lilly (1602–1681), astrologer. From occidental + -ity. Compare slightly earlier orientality.
- take the edge off
- take the fall
- take the field
- take the floor
- take the gilt off the gingerbread
- take the King's (or Queen's) shilling
- take the King's shilling
- take the law into one's own hands
- take the liberty
- take the long view
- take the mound
- take the (or one's etc.) secret to the grave
- take the part of
- take the piss (out of someone/thing)
- take the place of
- take the plunge
- take the rap
- take the rough with the smooth
- take the salute
- take the shine off
- take the starch out of
- take the trouble
- take the veil
- take the wind out of someone's sails
- take the words out of someone's mouth