What is another word for Orc?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːk] (IPA)

Orcs have been a popular creature in the world of fantasy and sci-fi for decades. Often portrayed as brutish, green-skinned warriors, there are many synonyms for the word "orc." Some writers and game developers use the term "goblin" as a synonym for orc, while others prefer "troll" or "ogre." In the world of online gaming, the term "Uruk-Hai" has become synonymous with orcish warriors, thanks to its use in the popular Lord of the Rings series. Other terms used as synonyms for orcs include "hobgoblin," "bugbear," and "hulk." Each of these synonyms offers a slightly different interpretation and depiction of orc-like creatures, allowing for a diverse range of storytelling opportunities.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      cro, CROS.

What are the hypernyms for Orc?

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Usage examples for Orc

Had it been Ariosto's "Orc," an a priori argument from science would have had weight.
"Literary and General Lectures and Essays"
Charles Kingsley
270 'Would to appease Him, cut a finger off, Or of my three kid yearlings burn the best, Or let the toothsome apples rot on tree, Or push my tame beast for the Orc to taste: While myself lit a fire, and made a song And sung it, "What I hate, be consecrate To celebrate Thee and Thy state, no mate For Thee; what see for envy in poor me?"
"Browning's Shorter Poems"
Robert Browning
They are seized and carried off by some mariners from the isle of Ebuda, where she is exposed to be devoured by an Orc, but is rescued by a knight on a winged horse.
"Stories from the Italian Poets: With Lives of the Writers, Vol. 2"
Leigh Hunt

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