"Orcus" meaning in English

See Orcus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ˈɔːrkəs/ Forms: Orcus
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  1. The Roman god of the world of the dead.
    Sense id: simple-Orcus-en-name-aDrR6krs Categories (other): Roman mythology
  2. A very small planet.
    Sense id: simple-Orcus-en-name-BEVG8UPx Categories (other): Astronomy
     
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