Rancor: meaning, definitions and examples
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rancor
[ หrรฆลkษr ]
Star Wars monster
A rancor is a large carnivorous creature from the planet Tatooine in the Star Wars universe. It is known for its immense size, sharp teeth, and aggressive nature. Rancors are often kept as pets by crime lords and used to execute prisoners in the iconic rancor pit scene in Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rancor in Jabba the Hutt's palace was a fearsome beast.
- Luke Skywalker had to fight the rancor in the pit to save his friends.
Translations
Translations of the word "rancor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rancor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Groll
๐ฎ๐ฉ dendam
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปะพะฑะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ uraza
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจใฟ (urami)
๐ซ๐ท rancune
๐ช๐ธ rencor
๐น๐ท hฤฑnรง
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํ (wonhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญูุฏ (hiqid)
๐จ๐ฟ zรกลกลฅ
๐ธ๐ฐ zรกลกลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆจๆจ (yuร nhรจn)
๐ธ๐ฎ zamera
๐ฎ๐ธ haturskapur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัะฟะตะฝะดัะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแงแแแแแ แกแแซแฃแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kin
๐ฒ๐ฝ rencor
Etymology
The word 'rancor' originated from Latin 'rancorem' meaning 'bitterness, grudge, ill-will'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to mean a feeling of deep-seated resentment or animosity. In the context of the Star Wars universe, 'rancor' was chosen as the name for the creature due to its menacing and aggressive nature, fitting its role as a formidable monster.