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Definition: orc
orc
\orc\ ([^o]rk), n. [L. orca, a kind of whale: cf. F. orque.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) Any of several cetaceans, especialy the
grampus (
Grampus griseus) of the dolphin family.
[Written also
ork and
orch.] --Milton.
[1913 Webster]
An island salt and bare,
The haunt of seals, and orcs, and sea-mews' clang.
--Milton (Par.
Lost xi. 835).
2. (Mythology) A mythical monster of varying descriptions; an
ogre.
[PJC]
Goblins, hobgoblins, and orcs of the worst
description. --J. J.
Tolkien (The
Hobbit)
3. The
orca.
[PJC]