roc

[ rok ]

noun

, Arabian Mythology.

1. a bird of enormous size and strength.

roc

¹

/ rɒk /

noun

1. (in Arabian legend) a bird of enormous size and power

ROC

²

abbreviation for

1. Royal Observer Corps

Word History and Origins

Origin of roc¹

1570–80; < Arabic rukhkh, probably < Persian rukh; rook ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of roc¹

C16: from Arabic rukhkh , from Persian rukh

Example Sentences

Roc Nation, Apple Music and the NFL announced in September he will headline this coming year’s halftime show Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

From Los Angeles Times

By then, Ka had self-released four albums, collaborated with “Shadowboxin’” rapper GZA, taught himself to produce his own music, shot his own videos and connected with rapper-producer Roc Marciano.

From Los Angeles Times

Taiwan rejected the offer, leading Beijing to insist the Taiwan's ROC government was illegitimate - but unofficial representatives from China and Taiwan still held limited talks.

From BBC

Chiang's ROC government-in-exile at first claimed to represent the whole of China, which it intended to re-occupy.

From BBC

Since then the number of countries that recognise the ROC government has fallen drastically with only 12 countries recognising the island today.

From BBC