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Definition of roc
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: a legendary bird of great size and strength believed to inhabit the Indian Ocean area
ROC
abbreviationDefinition of ROC (Entry 2 of 2)
Republic of China (Taiwan)
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“Roc.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roc. Accessed 14 May. 2021.
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The first known use of roc was in 1579
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