Ogre vs. Oni

Ogre vs. Oni — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Ogre and Oni

Ogrenoun

(mythology) A type of brutish giant from folk tales that eats human flesh.

Oninoun

A Japanese evil spirit or demon.

Ogrenoun

(figuratively) A brutish man reminiscent of the mythical ogre.

Oninoun

the military intelligence agency that provides for the intelligence and counterintelligence and investigative and security requirements of the United States Navy

Ogrenoun

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

Ogrenoun

(folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings

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