Definition of ORC

orc

Plural: orcs

Noun

  • A killer whale, or sometimes a mythical monster.
  • Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.
  • A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green.
  • A Russian soldier or gangster.
  • A Russian person.

Examples

  • Facing a limited rack, she managed to play ORC, connecting two high-value letters.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle French orque, Italian orca, and their source, Latin orca (“type of whale”). Doublet of orca.

Scrabble Score: 5

orc: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
orc: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
orc: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 6

orc: valid Words With Friends Word