transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌȯr-ē-ˈen-t ə l ]
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