adj.
Pronunciation: ˌ o ̇ r- ē - ' en-t ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
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 ə l- ē \ adverb