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o·ri·en·tal
oriental
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- pronunciation:
- o
ri
en
tl
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
(often cap.) of, from, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Orient or its peoples, cultures, or the like.
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definition 2: |
(cap.) of or belonging to the Far East, as a plant or animal species.
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related words: |
exotic |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
(often cap.) a person of or descended from a native population of the Orient.
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derivation: |
orientally (adv.) |
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