Orca
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈoɹkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orca is a noun meaning A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.
Meaning
A sea mammal (Orcinus orca) related to dolphins and porpoises, commonly called the killer whale.
Example Sentences
In the summer, when the weather is calm and beautiful, large flocks of orcæ can be seen approaching the shallow places near the shore, or between the numerous islands of the White Sea. Several fishermen associate for hunting orcæ, each one furnishing a boat, and a large seine made of cords of the thickness of a finger, the meshes being 10½ inches square.
Word Forms
- orcas
Synonyms for orca
Depending on context, synonyms include grampus, orc, killer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include grampus, killer, orc, whale, razorback, bottlenose.
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