Dalek
noun/ˈdɑːlek/, /ˈdɑːlɪk/
/ˈdɑːlek/, /ˈdɑːlɪk/
- a strange and frightening metal creature in the British television series Doctor Who. The Daleks are the Doctor's enemies. When they shoot at people they say, ‘ exterminate, exterminate!’ in harsh electronic voices. They helped to make the series popular, especially with children.
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