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The real-life meaning of science fiction and fantasy terms

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Vulcan
the ancient Roman god of fire and metalworking.
krypton
an inert, monatomic gaseous element, present in very small amounts in the atmosphere.
dagoba
a dome-shaped memorial alleged to contain relics of Buddha or a Buddhist saint.
moria
a mountainous region in the Middle East, where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.
bilbo
a long iron bar with shackles and a lock, attached to the ankles of prisoners.
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orc
n
any of several cetaceans, as a grampus.
xenophilia
n
an attraction to foreign peoples, cultures, or customs.
coruscant
sparkling or gleaming; scintillating.
juggernaut
anything requiring blind devotion or cruel sacrifice.
gotham
a journalistic nickname for New York City.
mundungus
foul-smelling tobacco.
avatar
the incarnation of a god.
Han
n
a dynasty in China, 206 b.c.
matrix
n
the intercellular substance of a tissue.
khan
n
a title of respect used in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and other countries of Asia.
morpheus
a son of Hypnos and the god of dreams.
snape
to outrage, to criticize.
pandora
the first woman, in Greek mythology, given all the graces..
hulk
n
the body of an old or dismantled ship.
inception
the act of graduating or earning a university degree.

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