lo·ri·ca (lô-r  k , l -)n. pl. lo·ri·cae (-s  ) 1. Zoology A protective external shell or case, as of a rotifer or any of certain other microscopic animals. 2. A cuirass or corselet worn by Roman soldiers. [Latin l rca, leather cuirass, perhaps from lrum, thong.]lor i·cate (lôr -k t, l r-), lori·cated (-ktd) adj. |
lorica [lɒˈraɪkə]
n pl -cae [-siː -kiː]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Zoology) the hard outer covering of rotifers, ciliate protozoans, and similar organisms
2. (Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) an ancient Roman cuirass of leather or metal
[from New Latin, from Latin: leather cuirass; related to lōrum thong]
loricate [ˈlɒrɪˌkeɪt], loricated adj
lorica - a hard protective sheath (as secreted by certain protoctists, for example)Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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