lorica

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Synonyms: loric, lorca, loria, lyrica, lorita, gorica, lorick, logica, lorina

Antonyms: loric, lorca, loria, lyrica, lorita, gorica, lorick, logica, lorina

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|historical}} A [[cuirass]], originally of [[leather]], afterward of [[plate]]s of [[metal]] or [[horn]] sewed on [[linen]] or the like.
2. {{lb|en|chemistry|obsolete}} [[lute|Lute]] for protecting [[vessel]]s from the [[fire]].
3. {{lb|en|zoology}} The [[protective]] [[case]] or [[shell]] of a {{taxfmt|Loricifera|phylum}}, [[infusorium]] or [[rotifer]]

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