Definition of Orient
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(a.) Rising, as the sun.
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(a.) Eastern; oriental.
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(a.) Bright; lustrous; superior; pure; perfect; pellucid; -- used of gems and also figuratively, because the most perfect jewels are found in the East.
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(n.) The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
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(n.) The countries of Asia or the East.
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(n.) A pearl of great luster.
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(v. t.) To define the position of, in relation to the orient or east; hence, to ascertain the bearings of.
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(v. t.) Fig.: To correct or set right by recurring to first principles; to arrange in order; to orientate.
Homophones of Orient
No Homophones Found.