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ori·en·tal
I. \|ōrē|entəl, |ȯr-\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin orientalis of or belonging to the East, from orient-, oriens, n., orient + -alis -al
1. often capitalized : of, relating to, or situated in the Orient — compare occidental
2.
a. : of superior grade, luster, or value — used of pearls and other precious stones; compare occidental 3
b. : glowing
c. sometimes capitalized : being corundum or sapphire but simulating another gem in color
< oriental amethyst >
< oriental aquamarine >
< oriental emerald >
3. often capitalized : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Orientals
< maintain … an oriental politeness and a set smile which nothing can dispel or penetrate — Joseph Chiari >
4. usually capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting the biogeographic realm or region that includes Asia south and southeast of the Himalayas and the Malay archipelago west of Wallace's line
• ori·en·tal·ly \-əlē, -əli\ adverb
II. noun
(-s)
Usage: usually capitalized
1. orientals plural, obsolete : oriental languages
2. : a member of one of the indigenous peoples of the Orient (as a Chinese, Indian, or Japanese)
III. \ˌōreˌen.ˈtäl\ noun
(plural ori·en·ta·les \-äˌlās\)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: American Spanish, from Spanish, adjective, easterner, from Latin orientalis
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