| Occident | n. [ F., fr. L. occidens, occidentis, fr. occidents, p. pr. of occidere to fall or go down. See Occasion. ] The part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west; -- opposed to orient. Specifically, in former times, Europe as opposed to Asia; now, also, the Western hemisphere. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ] I may wander from east to occident. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Occidental | a. [ 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. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; -- used of inferior precious stones and gems, because those found in the Orient are generally superior. [ 1913 Webster ] |
