orque

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French

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French Wikipedia has an article on:
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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔʁk/
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Etymology 1

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From Middle French orque, borrowed from Latin orca (a certain kind of marine animal).

Noun

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orque f (plural orques)

  1. killer whale; orca
    Synonym: épaulard

Etymology 2

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Borrowed from English orc. Doublet of ogre.

Noun

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orque m or f by sense (plural orques)

  1. (fantasy) orc, ogre

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