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orc

/ɔːk/ /ɔɹk/

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noun

Orca, Schwertwal

Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.

Examples :

"The tourists on the boat were thrilled when they spotted an orc breaching the water's surface. "

Die Touristen auf dem Boot waren begeistert, als sie einen Orca sahen, der aus dem Wasser sprang.

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noun

Ork

A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green.

Examples :

"The young boy, pretending to be a knight, bravely fought the orc made of cushions with his plastic sword. "

Der kleine Junge, der vorgab, ein Ritter zu sein, kämpfte tapfer mit seinem Plastikschwert gegen den Ork aus Kissen.

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Ork

A porcine humanoid monster larger than humans, sometimes pink. (found in Japanese pop-culture and called "orc" when imported to the West)

Examples :

"The video game featured an orc as a powerful enemy, a pink-skinned, pig-like creature much bigger than the player's character. "

Das Videospiel zeigte einen Ork als mächtigen Feind, ein rosahäutiges, schweineartiges Wesen, das viel größer war als der Charakter des Spielers.

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