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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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