Meaning
ogre; bogeyman
- a monstrous giant in fairy tales and fantasy that eats human beings
- a cruel, terrifying, or menacing person
In a sentence
Nelle fiabe classiche l'orco vive spesso in un castello isolato nel bosco.
In classical fairy tales, the ogre often lives in an isolated castle in the woods.
I bambini avevano paura che l'orco nero uscisse dall'armadio di notte.
The children were afraid the bogeyman would come out of the wardrobe at night.
Il nuovo capo non è certo un orco, basta conoscerlo meglio.
The new boss certainly isn't a monster; you just have to get to know him better.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| orco | masculine · singular |
| orchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural is 'orchi' (pronounced /ˈɔr.ki/), requiring an 'h' to maintain the hard /k/ sound.