1. (Astron.)
Defn: The path described by a heavenly body in its periodical revolution around another body; as, the orbit of Jupiter, of the earth, of the moon.
2. An orb or ball. [Rare & Improper] Roll the lucid orbit of an eye. Young.
3. (Anat.)
Defn: The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
4. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The skin which surrounds the eye of a bird.
ORBITAL
Or"bit*al, a.
Defn: Of or pertaining to an orbit. "Orbital revolution." J. D. Forbes. Orbital index (Anat.), in the skull, the ratio of the vertical height to the transverse width of the orbit, which is taken as the standard, equal to 100.
ORBITAR
Or"bit*ar, a. Etym: [Cf. F. orbitaire.]