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oriental

9 entries found.

Main Entry:
ori·en·tal 
          Listen to the pronunciation of oriental
Pronunciation:
\ˌr-ē-ˈen-təl\
Function:
adjective
Date:
14th century
1often capitalized : of, relating to, or situated in Asia2 a: of superior grade, luster, or value b: being corundum or sapphire but simulating another gem in color3often capitalized sometimes offensive : Asian4capitalized : 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 
          Listen to the pronunciation of orientally \-təl-ē\ adverb


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