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oral | orval |

As a proper noun oral

is of american usage, ultimately derived from aurelius .

As a noun orval is

(botany) salvia horminum , a kind of sage.

oral

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to the mouth.
  • Spoken rather than written.
    • an oral''' presentation; an '''oral French exam

    Synonyms

    * mouthly * spoken

    Antonyms

    * written

    Derived terms

    * oracy * oral availability * oral gratification * oral history * oral lore * oral sex * oral tradition * orature

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (countable) A spoken test or examination, particularly in a language class.
  • (countable) A physical examination of the mouth.
  • (uncountable) oral sex.

    • See also

    * aural

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    orval

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • (botany) Salvia horminum , a kind of sage.
    • (Webster 1913)