Lorica
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lorica is a noun meaning (chemistry, obsolete) Lute for protecting vessels from the fire.
Meaning
(chemistry, obsolete) Lute for protecting vessels from the fire.
More Meanings
- (zoology) The protective case or shell of a Loricifera, infusorian or rotifer
- (historical) A cuirass, originally of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like.
Word Forms
- loricas
- loricae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cuirasse, linothorax, cuirie, cuirass, curat, cloath.
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