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lorica Definition

lo·rica (lō rīkə, lə-)

noun pl. -·cae--sē

  1. the cuirass worn by a soldier of ancient Rome
  2. a hard, protective shell or other covering around certain invertebrates

Etymology: L, orig., corselet of thongs < lorum, a thong: see lore

lorica Related Forms
lori·cate′ (lôri kāt′) adjective or lori·cat′ed
lorica Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: Some species build a sort of home called lorica, in which individuals can take refuge.

Modifies a noun

  • segmentata: Q: How can I go about building ' lorica segmentata ' - is there a set of patterns available?
  • tie: No dimensions are given, but the item is included here because it most resembles lorica segmentata girdle tie hooks.

Browse dictionary entries near lorica

  1. Lori
  2. lorgnon
  3. lorgnette
  4. Loretta
  5. Lorenzo
  6. Lorenz
  7. Lorentz
  8. Lorelei
  9. lore
  10. lordship
  1. Lorient
  2. lorikeet
  3. Lorinda
  4. loris
  5. lorn
  6. Lorna
  7. Lorrain
  8. Lorraine
  9. lorry
  10. lory