lorica

lorica Definition

lo·rica (lō rī′kə, lə-)

noun pl. -·cae--sē

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

lorica Related Forms

lor′i·cate′ (lôr′i kāt′) adjective or lor′i·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.

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