ˈȯ(ə)rk, ˈȯ(ə)k noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French orque, from Latin orca, a whale, probably from Greek oryga, accusative of oryx, a whale
1. : grampus ; also : a sea animal held to resemble it
2. : a mythical creature (as a sea monster, giant, or ogre) of horrid form or aspect