BNT 3 IN 1


⁣Definition of oriental (Entry 1 of 2)

1) or Oriental : of, relating to, or situated in the Orient : EASTERN

2) or Oriental, sometimes offensive, see usage paragraph below : of, relating to, or coming from Asia and especially eastern Asia
oriental food
oriental art
oriental medicine

3) Oriental : 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

4a: of superior grade, luster, or value
4b: being corundum or sapphire but simulating another gem in color