About The Word Lorica
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Lorica
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What's The Definition Of Lorica?
[n] a hard protective sheath as secreted by certain protoctists e.g.
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lorica: Related Terms | Find terms related to Lorica: 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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