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Antilope or Gazella dorcas
Ariel A"ri*el, n., or Ariel gazelle A"ri*el ga*zelle" [Ar. aryil, ayyil, stag.] (Zo["o]l.) (a) A variety of the gazelle (Antilope, or Gazella, dorcas), found in Arabia and adjacent countries. (b) A squirrel-like Australian marsupial, a species of Petaurus. (c) A beautiful Brazilian toucan Ramphastos ariel).
budorcas
Yakin Ya"kin, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large Asiatic antelope (Budorcas taxicolor) native of the higher parts of the Himalayas and other lofty mountains. Its head and neck resemble those of the ox, and its tail is like that of the goat. Called also budorcas.
Budorcas taxicolor
Yakin Ya"kin, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large Asiatic antelope (Budorcas taxicolor) native of the higher parts of the Himalayas and other lofty mountains. Its head and neck resemble those of the ox, and its tail is like that of the goat. Called also budorcas.
Cynocephalus porcarius
Chacma Chac"ma, n. [Native name.] A large species of African baboon (Cynocephalus porcarius); -- called also ursine baboon. Note: [See Illust. of Baboon.]
Doorcase
Doorcase Door"case`, n. The surrounding frame into which a door shuts.
Forcarve
Forcarve For*carve", v. t. To cut completely; to cut off. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
G dorcas
Gazelle Ga*zelle", n. [F. gazelle, OF. also, gazel; cf. Sp. gacela, Pr. gazella, It. gazella; all fr. Ar. ghaz?l a wild goat.] (Zo["o]l.) One of several small, swift, elegantly formed species of antelope, of the genus Gazella, esp. G. dorcas; -- called also algazel, corinne, korin, and kevel. The gazelles are celebrated for the luster and soft expression of their eyes. [Written also gazel.]
Gazella dorcas
Note: The common species of Northern Africa (Gazella dorcas); the Arabian gazelle, or ariel (G. Arabica); the mohr of West Africa (G. mohr); the Indian (G. Bennetti); the ahu or Persian (G. subgutturosa); and the springbok or tsebe (G. euchore) of South Africa, are the best known.
Gazella dorcas
Corinne Co`rinne" (k?`r?n"), n. (Zo["o]l.) The common gazelle (Gazella dorcas). See Gazelle. [Written also korin.]
Majorcan
Majorcan Ma*jor"can, a. Of or pertaining to Majorca. -- n. A native or inhabitant of Majorca.
Motorcar
Motor car Motor car, or Motorcar Mo"tor*car`, n. 1. An automobile, locomobile, or locomotive designed to run and be steered on a street or roadway; esp., an automobile specially designed for passengers. 2. (Elec. Railroads) Any car containing motors for propulsion. [U. S.]
Orca ater
Killer Kill"er, n. 1. One who deprives of life; one who, or that which, kills. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A voracious, toothed whale of the genus Orca, of which several species are known. Note: The killers have a high dorsal fin, and powerful jaws armed with large, sharp teeth. They capture, and swallow entire, large numbers of seals, porpoises, and dolphins, and are celebrated for their savage, combined attacks upon the right whales, which they are said to mutilate and kill. The common Atlantic species (Orca gladiator), is found both on the European and the American coast. Two species (Orca ater and O. rectipinna) occur on the Pacific coast.
Orca gladiator
Killer Kill"er, n. 1. One who deprives of life; one who, or that which, kills. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A voracious, toothed whale of the genus Orca, of which several species are known. Note: The killers have a high dorsal fin, and powerful jaws armed with large, sharp teeth. They capture, and swallow entire, large numbers of seals, porpoises, and dolphins, and are celebrated for their savage, combined attacks upon the right whales, which they are said to mutilate and kill. The common Atlantic species (Orca gladiator), is found both on the European and the American coast. Two species (Orca ater and O. rectipinna) occur on the Pacific coast.
Orcadian
Orcadian Or*ca"di*an, a. [L. Orcades the Orkney Islands.] Of or pertaining to the Orkney Islands.
Porcate
Porcate Por"cate, a. [L. porca a ridge between two furrows.] (Zo["o]l.) Having grooves or furrows broader than the intervening ridges; furrowed.

Meaning of Orca from wikipedia

- The orca (Orcinus orca), or killer whale, is a toothed whale that is the largest member of the oceanic dolphin family. It is the only extant species in...
- (c. December 1981 – January 6, 2017), nicknamed Tilly, was a captive male orca who spent most of his life at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida. He was captured...
- Look up orca in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Orca is another name for a killer whale, the world's biggest dolphin species. Orca, ORCA or Orcas may also...
- Orcas (or killer whales) are large, powerful aquatic apex predators. There have been multiple orca attacks on humans in the wild, but such attacks are...
- Orca (also known as Orca: The Killer Whale) is a 1977 American thriller film directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Dino De Laurentiis, starring...
- Orcas, or killer whales, are large predatory cetaceans that were first captured live and displa**** in exhibitions in the 1960s. They soon became po****r...
- (earlier Siggi and Kago; c. 24 September 1976 – 12 December 2003) was a male orca captured in the Atlantic Ocean near Iceland in 1979. He portra**** Willy in...
- Dozens of orcas (killer whales) are held in captivity for breeding or performance purposes. The practice of capturing and displaying orcas in exhibitions...
- Lolita (1964/1967 – August 18, 2023), was a captive female orca from the southern resident orca community. She had been in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium...
- Beginning in 2020, a subpo****tion of orcas (Orcinus orca) began ramming boats and attacking their rudders in waters off the Iberian Peninsula. The behaviour...