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orifice

Syllabification: (or·i·fice)
Pronunciation: /ˈôrəfis/
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Definition of orifice

noun

  • an opening, as of a pipe or tube, or one in the body, such as a nostril or the anus.

Origin:

late Middle English: from French, from late Latin orificium, from os, or- 'mouth' + facere 'make'

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