Cataphracta

plural noun

Cat·​a·​phrac·​ta

in former classifications

: a division of reptiles including the crocodilians, chelonians, and sometimes others

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of cataphractus armored

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Rhymes for Cataphracta

• compacta
• facta