Ork vs. Orc — What's the Difference?

Obsolete form of orc

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.

Alternative spelling of orc.

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

(specific to Warhammer 40,000, science fiction) A species of aggressive, fungal humanoid alien, corresponding to the orcs in other fantasy works.

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

See Orc.

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

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.