/oɾjenˈtal/
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Translation
eastern, oriental
Word origin
From Latin orientalis, from oriens ('the rising sun, the east'), the present participle of oriri ('to rise'). The east was named for where the sun rises.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- oriens
- English cognates
- oriental, orient
Grammar
Masc pluralorientales
Examples
, japonesa.
I love oriental cuisine, especially Japanese.
lluviosa.
The eastern coast of the country is the rainiest.
.
She studies eastern philosophy at university.
¿ algún ?
Have you visited any eastern country?
alfombra .
We bought an oriental rug at the market.
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