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Dalek

/ ˈɑːɛ /

noun

  1. any of a set of fictional robot-like creations that are aggressive, mobile, and produce rasping staccato speech
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Dalek1

C20: from a children's television series, Dr Who
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The biggest earner was a Dalek - used on screen for actress Jodie Whittaker's final episode as the doctor - which sold for £16,380.

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Mr Tipple, who also worked on the colourisation of the original Dalek story in 2023, said: "I was beyond excited to be given the opportunity to bring this story back to life for a modern audience."

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From one corner of the room, a full-size replica Dalek watched over the scene.

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They include a genus of wasp called Dalek, in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who.

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One thought is the name Dalek was inspired by Welsh author Roald Dahl, who lived 100 yards away from Nation in Cardiff, who had released James and the Giant Peach in 1961.

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