Orc vs. Orca — What's the Difference?

An orc (or ork) is a fictional humanoid monster like a goblin. Orcs were brought into modern usage by the fantasy writings of J. R. R. Tolkien, especially The Lord of the Rings.

A black-and-white toothed whale (Orcinus orca) that feeds on large fish, squid, and marine mammals such as seals and other whales and dolphins. Also called killer whale.

(in fantasy literature and games) a member of an imaginary race of humanlike creatures, characterized as ugly, warlike, and malevolent.

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

(archaic) Any of several large, ferocious sea creatures, now especially the killer whale.

The killer whale (Orcinus orca).

A mythical evil monstrous humanoid creature, usually quite aggressive and often green.

Predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas

A Russian soldier or gangster.

Any of several cetaceans, especialy the grampus (Grampus griseus) of the dolphin family.

A mythical monster of varying descriptions; an ogre.

The orca.