Occidental
Pronunciation : Oc`ci*den"tal
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. occidentalis; cf. F.occidental.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913