SARLAC Meaning and
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Sarlac, sometimes spelled Sarlacc, is a fictional creature from the Star Wars universe. It is a carnivorous, alien creature known for its immense size and the ability to swallow and digest its prey over a long period. In the Star Wars films, the Sarlac is famously featured in the final act of "Return of the Jedi".
The Sarlac is a stationary creature residing in a vast pit, often found in desolate and remote locations such as the Great Pit of Carkoon on the planet Tatooine. Its body resembles a large mouth or funnel surrounded by sand, with tentacles and spikes protruding from its opening. These features allow the Sarlac to catch its victims and prevent them from escaping. Once captured, the Sarlac slowly digests its prey over a thousand years, ensuring a slow and excruciating death.
The concept of the Sarlac is often used metaphorically to describe a situation or circumstance from which it is believed to be impossible to escape or be rescued. It also represents a lurking danger or threat that is hidden or not easily perceived. This association is commonly made due to the portrayal of the Sarlac in "Return of the Jedi" as an insidious and treacherous entity that poses an almost certain demise to anyone unfortunate enough to fall into its clutches.
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• The grunting ox of Tartary.
• The grunting ox of Tartary-called also the yak.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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