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orifice definition

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This page has two definitions of orifice in English and French. Orifice is a noun. Examples of how to use orifice in a sentence are shown. Also define these 0 related words and terms: .

English orifice definition

Etymology

From Middle French, from Old French, from Late Latin orificium (an opening, literally the making of a mouth), compound of os (mouth) + facio (to make).

Pronunciation

Noun

orifice (plural orifices)

  1. A mouth or aperture, such as of a tube, pipe, etc.; an opening.
    the orifice of an artery or vein; the orifice of a wound; the vagina and other orifices

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French orifice definition

Etymology

From Late Latin orificium.

Pronunciation

Noun

orifice m (plural orifices)

  1. an orifice

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