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orc \orc\ ([^o]rk), n. [L. orca, a kind of whale: cf. F. orque.]

1. (Zool.) 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]

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