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orcs

  • plural of orc.

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When the topic turns to her bookshelf, Thurman admits she’s become a fan of stories of orcs and elves in love.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2025

Before long, Spencer was battling orcs and trolls on his phone while playing the new mobile game Warcraft Rumble.

From Seattle Times Nov. 13, 2023

The backstory — not explained in the movie — is a middle-aged worker in modern Japan is murdered and wakes up in a world of dragons, ogres, orcs and magic.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 19, 2023

And leaving the orcs to fight among themselves wouldn’t be the worst thing.

From Washington Post Nov. 1, 2022

Sam was about half way down the path when out of the dark gateway into the red glow there came two orcs running.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien