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orc

Pronunciation: /ɔɹk/

The English word “orc” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.
  2. A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green.
  3. A Russian soldier or gangster.
  4. A Russian person.

Etymology

From Middle French orque, Italian orca, and their source, Latin orca (“type of whale”). Doublet of orca.

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