lorica
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.lo·ri·ca
noun \lə-ˈrī-kə\ plural lo·ri·cae\-kē, -ˌsē\
Definition of LORICA
1
: a Roman cuirass of leather or metal
2
[New Latin, from Latin] : a hard protective case or shell (as of a rotifer)
Origin of LORICA
Latin
First Known Use: circa 1706
Rhymes with LORICA
lo·ri·ca
noun \lə-ˈrī-kə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; lo·ri·cae \lə-ˈrī-ˌkē, -ˌsē\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of LORICA
: a hard protective case or shell (as of a rotifer)
Learn More About LORICA
Browse
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up lorica? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
