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orifice

noun or·i·fice \ˈȯr-ə-fəs, ˈär-\

: a hole or opening and especially one in your body (such as your mouth, ear, nostril, etc.)

Full Definition of ORIFICE

: an opening (as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass

— or·i·fi·cial \ˌȯr-ə-ˈfi-shəl, ˌär-\ adjective

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Origin of ORIFICE

Middle English, from Middle French & Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin orificium, from Latin or-, os mouth + facere to make, do — more at oral, do

First Known Use: 15th century

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Synonyms: aperture, opening, hole, perforation

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orifice

noun or·i·fice \ˈȯr-ə-fəs, ˈär-\

Medical Definition of ORIFICE

: an opening through which something may pass

—or·i·fi·cial \ˌȯr-ə-ˈfish-əl, ˌär-\ adjective

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