lorica

lo·ri·ca

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Definitions of lorica word

noun plural lorica Zoology. a hard protective case or sheath, as the protective coverings secreted by certain protists. 1
noun plural lorica a cuirass or corselet, originally of leather. 1
noun lorica A Roman corselet or cuirass of leather. 1
noun lorica the hard outer covering of rotifers, ciliate protozoans, and similar organisms 0
noun lorica an ancient Roman cuirass of leather or metal 0
noun lorica the cuirass worn by a soldier of ancient Rome 0

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; (def 1) < New Latin, special use of Latin lōrīca corselet (orig. of leather), akin to lōrum thong; (def 2) < Latin

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