orc
Definition of orc
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1 : killer whale; also : a sea animal held to resemble it
2 : a mythical creature (as a sea monster, giant, or ogre) of horrid form or aspect
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Origin and Etymology of orc
Middle French orque, from Latin orca, a whale, probably from Greek oryga, accusative of oryx, a whale
ORC
Definition of ORC
owner's risk of chafing
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