Oc'ci-dent'al, a.

a. [Fr., Pr., Sp., & Pg. occidental, It. occidentale, Lat. occidentalis. See supra.] 1. Situated in, or pertaining to, the west; western; — opposed to oriental: as, occidental climates; occidental pearl; occidental gold. 2. Setting after the sun; as, an occidental planet. 3. Possessing inferior hardness, brilliancy, or beauty; — said of precious stones and gems; opposed to orient. See ORIENT, 3.