ORIENTALLY

Etymology

Adverb

orientally (comparative more orientally, superlative most orientally)

In an oriental manner.

“A tight little craft,” was Austin’s invariable comment on the matron; […]. ¶ Near her wandered her husband, orientally bland, invariably affable, and from time to time squinting sideways, as usual, in the ever-renewed expectation that he might catch a glimpse of his stiff, retroussĂ© moustache.

Source: Wiktionary


ORIENTAL

O`ri*en"tal, a. Etym: [L. orientalis: cf. F. oriental.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the orient or east; eastern; concerned with the East or Orientalism; -- opposed to occidental; as, Oriental countries. The sun's ascendant and oriental radiations. Sir T. Browne.

O`ri*en"tal, n.

1. A native or inhabitant of the Orient or some Eastern part of the world; an Asiatic.

2. pl. (Eccl.)

Definition: Eastern Christians of the Greek rite.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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