orifice
noun | /orifice/
Essential WordsMEDIUM
an opening or hole, especially in the body
orifice
noun | /orifice/
Essential WordsMEDIUMan opening or hole, especially in the body
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Synonyms
openingapertureholemouth
Antonyms
closureend
Examples
"Food passes through the orifice into the stomach."
"The device has a small orifice for inserting the pin."
Etymology
from Latin orificium “mouth-opening”
Source: Essential WordsAdded: 11/13/2025
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