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/ˌɔriˈɛntəl/ /ˌɔriˈɛnəl/ Listen

Oriental

adjective

Denoting or characteristic of countries of Asia.

noun

A member of an Oriental race; the term is regarded as offensive by Asians (especially by Asian Americans). Synonym: oriental person.

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... commerce has been concluded between the United States and the Oriental Republic of Uruguay, which will be laid before the Senate. Should this convention go into operation, it will open to the commercial enterprise of our citizens a country of great extent and unsurpassed in natural resources, ...

— State of the Union Addresses of Millard Fillmore • Millard Fillmore

... and physical endurance. When a child is operated upon before the age of puberty, the voice retains its childish treble, the limbs their soft and rounded outlines, and the neck acquires a feminine fulness; no beard makes its appearance. In ancient times and up to this time in Oriental nations eunuchs are found. They are generally slaves who have suffered mutilation at a tender age. It is a scientific fact that where boys have been taught the practice of masturbation in their early years, say from eight to fourteen years ...

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... always true to himself; but then, that 'self' was a something PER SE, which could not be categorically classed - precedent for guidance was lacking. There is little doubt Burton had gipsy blood in his veins; there was something Oriental in his temperament, and even ...

— Tracks of a Rolling Stone • Henry J. Coke

... apartment of stone, but the rugged walls were nearly covered with the most rare and beautiful hangings — curtains, tapestries and strange oriental rugs. Numerous paintings apparently of great value also hung about, or stood on the floor leaning against the wall. The stone floor was deep with rugs and fine furs. A number of couches, wide and comfortable, were set here and ...

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... oriental sapphire, That was upgathered in the cloudless aspect Of the pure air, as far ...

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