roc

A mythical bird of prey of enormous size and strength, often featured in Middle Eastern legends and folklore.

• 🇷🇺Мифическая хищная птица огромных размеров и силы, часто упоминаемая в легендах и фольклоре Ближнего Востока.

1. Mythical giant bird C1 formal

   A legendary bird of enormous size and strength, said to be able to carry off elephants and other large animals.

   • In Arabian tales, the roc was a colossal bird that could darken the sky.
   • Sinbad encountered a roc during his voyages.
   • The roc is often depicted as a giant eagle-like creature.

   🇷🇺Мифическая гигантская птица