OCCIDENTAL

occidental. occidental, belonging to the west

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occidental|occiduous. Occidental, or Occiduous, a. western, west, setting

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Oc′ci‐den″tal (?), a. [[L. occidentalis; cf. F. occidental.]] 1. 1. Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; — opposed to oriental; as, occidental climates, or customs; an occidental planet.
2. 2. Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; — used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior.