Category:Occidental

Oc`ci*den"tal, a. Etym: [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.