Synonyms for
Roc
Definition
a large bird of prey with sharp talons and a hooked beak
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Common collocations
- giant bird
- mythical bird
- legendary roc
- enormous roc
- mighty roc
- bird of prey
Word family
noun roc
Usage note
The word 'roc' refers to a legendary giant bird of prey from Arabian mythology. It is not a commonly used word in modern English and is primarily found in literary or fantastical contexts.
Example sentences
- The roc flew high in the sky, searching for its next meal.
- The people were afraid of the roc, as it was known to carry off small children.
- The roc's wingspan was enormous, making it one of the largest birds in the world.
- The roc's sharp talons could easily rip through flesh.
- The roc was a popular subject in many ancient myths and legends.
Quotes
'The roc, they say, has no mate and no young, and lives at the uppermost limits of the atmosphere.' - Marco Polo
'The roc's egg is preserved in the treasury of the king of Abyssinia, in memory of the greatness of the bird.' - Sir Richard Francis Burton
'In a land far, far away, there lived a great roc, so large that it could carry off an elephant in its talons.' - Arabian Nights