roc
a bird of enormous size and strength.
Origin of roc
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How to use roc in a sentence
The two rocs approached with a frightful noise, which they redoubled when they saw the egg broken, and their young one gone.
The Arabian Nights Entertainments | AnonymousThe two rocs approached with a frightful noise, which they redoubled when they saw the egg broken and their young one gone.
The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites | Eva March TappanThe rocs had better range and altitude than any planes of equal hauling power.
The Sky Is Falling | Lester del ReyIn all the tales of his boyhood, of large and beautiful rocs and other birds, he had come across nothing like this.
The Blind Spot | Austin HallTo find the valley of diamonds, and throw down lumps of meat for the rocs to fetch out.
Real Gold | George Manville Fenn
British Dictionary definitions for roc (1 of 2)
/ (rɒk) /
(in Arabian legend) a bird of enormous size and power
Origin of roc
1British Dictionary definitions for ROC (2 of 2)
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