Meaning of orca in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrkə/

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  1. Noun

    orca

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from Latin, denoting a kind of whale

    Definitions

    1. predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin

    Examples

    • « common in cold seas »

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