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Oriental Common

Origin: Latin suffix -al

Oriental has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

Alternative letter-case form of Oriental

"The ancient text described a magnificent necklace adorned with brilliant oriental pearls."

2

A precious stone, especially an orient pearl.

In plain English: An oriental is an old-fashioned and now considered offensive word used to describe someone from East Asia, which people should avoid using today.

"The old oriental rug added warmth to the living room floor."

Adjective
1

denoting or characteristic of countries of the Far East

"oriental civilization"

2

Alternative letter-case form of Oriental

"The oriental pearl shimmered with an extraordinary luster that captivated all who saw it."

3

Of a pearl or other precious stone: having a superior lustre.

In plain English: The word oriental is an outdated term that was once used to describe things related to East Asia but should not be used because it can sound rude or offensive today.

"The oriental rug added warmth and color to the living room."

Example Sentences
"The oriental rug added warmth and color to the living room." adj
"The oriental rug added warmth to the living room floor." adj
"Her oriental tea set was passed down through three generations." adj
"The garden featured an oriental-style pavilion with curved eaves." adj
"The old oriental rug added warmth to the living room floor." noun
Related Terms

Origin

The word comes from the Latin orientalis, meaning "eastern," which was derived from oriens for "the rising of the sun." It entered English through Middle French and Anglo-Norman, eventually describing things associated with the East.

Rhyming Words
tal ital ctal total ectal octal petal dital rotal metal katal ketal fetal cital ental setal attal ictal natal notal
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