Definitions for: Lorica


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



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

See Also: case, sheath

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