"orcish" meaning in English

See orcish in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more orcish [comparative], most orcish [superlative]
Etymology: From orc + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|orc|ish}} orc + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} orcish (comparative more orcish, superlative most orcish)
  1. (fantasy) Of or relating to orcs (monstrous humanoid creatures). Categories (topical): Fantasy Synonyms: orkish
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