proper noun Usually preceded by the: alternative letter-case form of Orient (“a region or a part of the world to the east of a certain place; countries of Asia, the East (especially East Asia)”) .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
noun The part of the horizon where the sun first appears in the morning; the east.
noun A pearl originating from the Indian region, reputed to be of great brilliance; any pearl of particular beauty and value.
noun The brilliance or colour of a high-quality pearl.
adjective Rising, like the morning sun.
adjective Of the colour of the sky at daybreak; bright in colour, from red to yellow.
adjective Of, facing, or located in the east; eastern, oriental.
adjective Of a pearl or other gem: of great brilliance and value; bright, lustrous.