Found 2 items, similar to Lorica.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: lorica lorica n : a hard protective sheath as secreted by certain protoctists e.g. [also: loricae (pl)]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Lorica Lorica \Lo*ri"ca\, n.; pl. Loric[ae]. [L., lit., a corselet of thongs, fr. lorum thong.] 1. (Anc. Armor) A cuirass, originally of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) Lute[1] for protecting vessels from the fire. [1913 Webster] 3. (Zo["o]l.) The protective case or shell of an infusorian or rotifer. [1913 Webster]