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orc

The correct spelling is orc.

How to pronounce orc

noun

IPA: /ɔːk/

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The correct spelling is orc. Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.

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noun

  1. 1.Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.
  2. 2.A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green.
  3. 3.A porcine humanoid monster larger than humans, sometimes pink. (found in Japanese pop-culture and called "orc" when imported to the West)

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