oriental

Definitions


[ˌɒrɪˈɛntl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of, from, or characteristic of Asia, especially East Asia
(e.g: oriental countries)

- (of a pearl or other jewel) orient


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin orientalis, from orient- (see orient)


[ˌɒrɪˈɛntl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person of East Asian descent


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin orientalis, from orient- (see orient)




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