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Webster 1913 Edition

Occidental

Ocˊci-den′tal

,
Adj.
[L.
occidentalis
; cf. F.
occidental
.]
1.
Of, pertaining to, or situated in, the occident, or west; western; – opposed to
oriental
;
as,
occidental
climates, or customs; an
occidental
planet.
2.
Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; – used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior.

Webster 1828 Edition

Occidental

OCCIDENT'AL

,
Adj.
[L. occidentalis.] Western; opposed to oriental; pertaining to the western quarter of the hemisphere, or to some part of the earth westward of the speaker or spectator; as occidental climates; occidental pearl; occidental gold.

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