orca

English

/ˈɔɹkə/, /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/

noun
Definitions
  • A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin orca (type of whale, tun, cask, whale).

Origin

Latin

orca

Gloss

type of whale, tun, cask, whale

Concept
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Animals

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Person/Thing

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