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Orc Orc (Blake) Orc is a proper name for one of the characters in the complex mythology of William Blake. Unlike the medieval sea beast, or Tolkien's humanoid monster, his Orc is a positive figure, the embodiment of rebellion, and stands opposed to Urizen, the embodiment of tradition.
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acronym 1. 1  a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or series of words and pronounced as a separate word, as Wac from Women's Army Corps, OPEC from Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, or loran from long-range navigation.
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Orc An orc /ɔːrk/ (also spelled as ork, orch, or yrch) is a fictional humanoid creature that is part of a fantasy race akin to goblins. While the overall concept of orcs draws on a variety of pre-existing mythology, the main conception of the creatures stems from the fantasy writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, in particular The Lord of the Rings.
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POC Definition: A milder version of POS; sometimes refers to a piece of junk, but may also used as an exclamation towards someone else, i.e., in online gaming, when someone sneaks up behind you and kills your character, you might type, POC! Example
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What is File Extension ORC? ORC File Opener. Download ». The fastest and easiest way to open your ORC file is to double-click it. This allows the intelligence of Windows to decide the correct software application to open your ORC file.
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What is the true origin of the orcs? 4. There are a bunch of theories about the true origin of the orcs. Tolkien tried out a few different origins for his Orcs throughout his life but died before he could fully revise The Silmarillion with his final view on their origins and nature. Made of stone and slime through the sorcery of Morgoth; 2  East Elves, where The Silmarillion contains a suggestion that Orcs are descended from East Elves captured by Melkor, their minds and bodies distorted and corrupted.
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Rexxar Rexxar is described as a half-breed in some sources and a half-ogre half-orc (or half-orc half-ogre) in others. He is also simply called half-orc at times. The Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne expansion mentions this many times in the bonus campaign section of the game.
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orthotics or·thot·ics. n. (used with a sing. verb). The science that deals with the use of specialized mechanical devices to support or supplement weakened or abnormal joints or limbs.
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outlaw outlaw. 1  a lawless person or habitual criminal, especially one who is a fugitive from the law. 2  a person, group, or thing excluded from the benefits and protection of the law. 3  a person under sentence of outlawry.
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Elements of Fantasy: Ogres and Ogresses An ogre is a grotesque creature with animalistic strength that eats human flesh. The Latin term, orcus, referred to the god of the underworld. They were the brainless wits who clobbered people for no apparent reason and hoarded their victims’ valuables.
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Definition of 'orangutan' orangutan. 1  a great ape (Pongo pygmaeus) with shaggy, reddish-brown hair, very long arms, small ears, and a hairless face: it is smaller than the gorilla and is found only in the swampy, coastal jungles of Borneo and Sumatra.
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-or Suffix[edit] -or (Cyrillic spelling -ор) Suffix appended to words to create a masculine noun, usually denoting a profession or a performer, used chiefly for words of Latin origin.
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barbarian The definition of barbarian is someone or something lacking in social graces, education, and/or culture. A country whose people are wild and primitive is an example of a barbarian country. Barbarian is defined as a person who is savage and crude. A cannibal is an example of a barbarian. 1  Obs. an alien or foreigner: in the ancient world applied esp. to non-Greeks, non-Romans, or non-Christians. 2  a member of a people or group with a civilization regarded as primitive, savage, etc. 3  a person who lacks culture.  a coarse or unmannerly person; boor.
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- An original character created by the author, they may be a totally made up character or based on a living person. OC's are a creative way of expanding a fandom bringing their writer's own personal touch on a fandom. OC's give a reader a little insight into someone's imagination and can be amazing #StandUpForOCs.
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Open kinetic chain exercises Open kinetic chain exercises (OKC) or open chain exercises are exercises that are performed where the hand or foot is free to move. The opposite of OKC are closed kinetic chain exercises (CKC). Both are effective for strengthening and rehabilitation objectives.
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Organic Rankine cycle Organic Rankine cycle. The Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is named for its use of an organic, high molecular mass fluid with a liquid-vapor phase change, or boiling point, occurring at a lower temperature than the water-steam phase change.
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Top Ten Best Animals The killer whale or orca (Orcinus orca) is a toothed whale belonging to the oceanic dolphin family, of which it is the largest member. Killer whales have a diverse diet, although individual populations often specialize in particular types of prey.
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barbarian Definition of barbarian. 1 : of or relating to a land, culture, or people alien and usually believed to be inferior to another land, culture, or people. 2 : lacking refinement, learning, or artistic or literary culture.
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- Define oratory: a place of prayer; especially : a private or institutional chapel; an Oratorian congregation, house, or church — oratory in a sentence a place of prayer; especially : a private or institutional chapel; an Oratorian congregation, house, or church…
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- Oran in British. (əˈræn , əˈrɑːn , French ɔrɑ̃) noun. a port in NW Algeria: the second largest city in the country; scene of the destruction by the British of most of the French fleet in the harbour in 1940 to prevent its capture by the Germans.
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zombie Zombie is defined as a dead person who is animated but in a trance and has no free will, or a person behaving in that manner. An example of a zombie is a character in a fictional movie who chases after people with arms outstretched. zombie. Informal a person considered to be like a zombie in listlessness, mechanical behavior, etc. zombie.
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- A compilation of the preset Orc faces available in Skyrim. Illustration of a typical Orc male. Orcs, also called Orsimer or Pariah Folk in ancient times, are sophisticated, beastlike people of the Wrothgarian Mountains, Dragontail Mountains, and Orsinium (literally translated as Orc-Town).They are noted for their unshakable courage in war and their unflinching endurance of hardships. compilation of the preset Orc faces available in Skyrim. Illustration of a typical Orc male. Orcs, also called Orsimer or Pariah Folk in ancient times, are sophisticated, beastlike people of the Wrothgarian Mountains, Dragontail Mountains, and Orsinium (literally translated as Orc-Town).
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Orcish Most orcish names derive from words in their language that have some complex meaning or hidden significance to their families. Typically, this is the name of a favorite thing or relative. Family names don't exist; most orcs have last names related to some great deed of heroism or honor.
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- Given that Tolkien never firmly decided on the origin of Orcs (as discussed in question III.B.14), it is unsurprising that little is known about their fate. It seems clear that creatures descended even in part from humans would be mortal (as the Princes of Dol Amroth were; Elrond and his kin were special exceptions).
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- : a small gregarious toothed whale (Orcinus orca of the family Delphinidae) that is black with a white ventral side and white oval-shaped patches behind the eyes and attains a length of 20 to 30 feet (6.1 to 9.1 meters) —called also orca. See killer whale defined for English-language learners. a small gregarious toothed whale (Orcinus orca of the family Delphinidae) that is black with a white ventral side and white oval-shaped patches behind the eyes and attains a length of 20 to 30 feet (6.1 to 9.1 meters) —called also orca. See killer whale defined for English-language learners.
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Orca Species Code: OROR. Description: The orca (killer whale) is a toothed whale and is the largest member of the Dolphin family. These large marine mammals are easily distinguished by their black-and-white coloration, large dorsal fin and a sleek, streamlined body.