08-10-2003, 09:44 AM
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Harper 
Join Date: October 2, 2001
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Age: 43
Posts: 4,774
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http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary
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Main Entry: ori·en·tal
Pronunciation: "Or-E-'en-t&l, "or-
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
1 often capitalized : of, relating to, or situated in the Orient
2 a : of superior grade, luster, or value b : being corundum or sapphire but simulating another gem in color
3 often capitalized : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of Orientals
4 capitalized : of, relating to, or constituting the biogeographic region that includes Asia south and southeast of the Himalayas and the Malay Archipelago west of Wallace's line
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Now my geography isnt the best, but I do believe that the area defined in definition 4 is significantly further east that the areas you are referring to.
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