Where does “orca” come from?
orca (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek ὕρχη — A jar for pickles or for wine.
orca (Latin): orc, orca; butt, tun
Definitions
- orc, orca; butt, tun
Ancestry of “orca”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | ὕρχη | A jar for pickles or for wine |