"vrock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vrocks [plural]
Etymology: Introduced in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game in the 1970s. Possibly related to Swedish vråk (“buzzard”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|sv|vråk||buzzard}} Swedish vråk (“buzzard”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} vrock (plural vrocks)
  1. (fantasy) A humanoid demon with the head, claws, and wings of a giant vulture. Wikipedia link: vrock Categories (topical): Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy, Fictional characters
    Sense id: en-vrock-en-noun-7qNRA5hb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Topics: fantasy

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