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Lorica

Lorica Meaning & Definition
Lorica Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Lorica?

[n] a hard protective sheath as secreted by certain protoctists e.g.

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See Also | case | sheath

Lorica In Webster's Dictionary

\Lo*ri"ca\, n.; pl. {Loric[ae]}. [L., lit., a corselet of thongs, fr. lorum thong.] 1. (Anc. Armor) A cuirass, originally of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like. 2. (Chem.) Lute for protecting vessels from the fire. 3. (Zo["o]l.) The protective case or shell of an infusorian or rotifer.

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