| organza |
a thin, stiff, translucent fabric of silk or synthetic fibers, used for evening gowns, trimming, and the like. |
| orgasm |
the climax and release of sexual excitement. |
| orgiastic |
of, concerning, or resembling an orgy. [2 definitions] |
| orgy |
unrestrained eating, drinking, or sexual activity. [3 definitions] |
| oribi |
a small tan African antelope with straight short horns and a tuft of hair growing from each knee. |
| oriel |
a bay window that projects from a wall and is usu. supported from below by a bracket. |
| orient |
(cap., outdated) the regions east and southeast of southern Europe, esp. the Far East (usu. prec. by "the"); the East. [6 definitions] |
| oriental |
(often cap.) of, from, pertaining to, or characteristic of the Orient or its peoples, cultures, or the like. [3 definitions] |
| Orientalism |
any trait, quality, or mannerism associated with people of the East. [2 definitions] |
| Oriental poppy |
a perennial of the poppy family native to the Mediterranean region and grown for its large red, pink, or white flowers. |
| Oriental rug |
any of various handwoven rugs made in Asia, usu. having colorful, intricate designs; Persian rug or carpet. |
| orientation |
the act or process of orienting, or the condition of being oriented. [5 definitions] |
| orienteering |
a cross-country race in which competitors follow a course in unfamiliar territory by using a map and compass. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| oriflamme |
the red banner that was used as a battle standard by the early kings of France. [3 definitions] |
| orig. |
abbreviation of "original" or "originally." |
| origami |
the Japanese art or technique of folding paper into ornamental or representational figures. [2 definitions] |
| origin |
the point or moment of arising; source. [3 definitions] |
| original |
first in order of succession. [8 definitions] |
| originality |
the capacity to think or act as an individual or in an original way. [3 definitions] |
| original jurisdiction |
the authority of a court to be the first court to hear and decide cases on a particular matter or in a particular geographic area. |