oriental

ori·en·tal

adj \ˌȯr-ē-ˈen-t^əl\

Definition of ORIENTAL

1

often capitalized : of, relating to, or situated in Asia

2

a : of superior grade, luster, or value b : being corundum or sapphire but simulating another gem in color

3

often capitalized sometimes offensive : Asian

4

capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting the biogeographic region that includes Asia south and southeast of the Himalayas and the Malay Archipelago west of Wallace's line

— ori·en·tal·ly \-t^əl-ē\ adverb

First Known Use of ORIENTAL

14th century

Rhymes with ORIENTAL

accidental, adjustmental, apartmental, biparental, compartmental, complemental, condimental, continental, departmental, detrimental, documental, excremental, elemental, firmamental, fundamental, governmental, grandparental, incidental, incremental, instrumental, managemental, monumental, nonjudgmental, occidental, ornamental, regimental, rudimental, sacramental, sentimental, supplemental, temperamental, transcendental