CultureAugust 15, 2026

orcs

ORKS

Definition

Fictional, humanoid, often monstrous creatures, typically depicted as aggressive, fierce warriors in fantasy literature and gaming settings.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'Orcus', a god of the underworld, the term was popularized in its modern fantasy sense by J.R.R. Tolkien to describe his brutal, savage goblin-like soldiers.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the primary antagonists and creature inhabitants within the Warcraft universe, which the film failed to properly introduce to a general audience.

5 Fantasy Movies That Tried to Be the Next Lord of the Rings, But Failed Miserably

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