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| lo·ri·ca [ law rkə, lə rkə ] (plural lo·ri·cae [ law r s ]) |
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1. protective shell: a light loose external shell that protects ciliated or flagellated protozoans
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2. piece of Roman armor: a protective metal or leather garment covering the chest and back worn by ancient Romans
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| [Early 18th century. < Latin, "breastplate" < lorum "strap"] |
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