Definition of ORC

1. n. The grampus.

Definition of ORC

1. Initialism. Orange River Colony, a name given to the Orange Free State when annexed by Britain in 1900. ¹

2. Noun. Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹

3. Noun. (fantasy mythology) A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive. (defdate from 17th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of ORC

1. a marine mammal [n -S]

Medical Definition of ORC

1. The grampus. Alternative forms: ork and orch. Origin: L. Orca: cf. F. Orque. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of ORC

orbitopagus
orbitopathy
orbitosphenoid
orbitosphenoidal
orbitotomy
orbits
orbituary
orbity
orbivirus
orbless
orblike
orbofiban
orbs
orbulina
orby
orc
orca
orcas
orcein
orceins
orcelite
orchal
orchals
orchanet
orchard
orchard apple tree
orchard heater
orchard heaters
orchard oriole

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