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ORIENTAL which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ORIENTAL
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ORIENTAL" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Denoting or characteristic of countries of the far east
- • Denoting or characteristic of countries of asia; 'oriental civilization' noun
- • A precious stone, especially an orient pearl.
- • A member or descendant of the peoples and cultures of the orient.
- • A lily cultivar of a widely varied group, with strong scent.
- • A person from the eastern region of a place. adjective
- • Of a pearl or other precious stone: having a superior lustre.
- • Pertaining to the eastern part of the sky; happening before sunrise.
- • Happening in the eastern part of a given place or location.
- • Pertaining to the regions east of the mediterranean, beyond the roman empire or the early christian world; of the near east, the middle east or the far east, now especially relating to east asia.
- • Designating various types of aromatic tobacco grown in turkey and the balkans.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She bought a beautiful oriental rug for her living room."
- • "The restaurant serves a variety of oriental dishes."
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