oriental

ori·en·tal

adjective \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

Oriental

noun

Definition of ORIENTAL

1

sometimes offensive : Asian; especially : one who is a native of east Asia or is of east Asian descent

2

: oriental rug

3

: oriental shorthair

First Known Use of ORIENTAL

15th century