lorica
(noun) a hard protective sheath (as secreted by certain protoctists, for example)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
lorica (plural loricae)
(historical) A cuirass, originally of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like.
(chemistry, obsolete) Lute for protecting vessels from the fire.
(zoology) The protective case or shell of a Loricifera, infusorian or rotifer
Source: Wiktionary
Lo*ri"ca, n.; pl. Loricæ. Etym: [L., lit., a corselet of thongs, fr. lorum thong.]
1. (Anc. Armor)
Definition: A cuirass, originally of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like.
2. (Chem.)
Definition: Lute for protecting vessels from the fire.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: The protective case or shell of an infusorian or rotifer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 January 2025
(noun) memorial consisting of a very large stone forming part of a prehistoric structure (especially in western Europe)
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain Coffea species. When coffee berries turn from green to bright red – indicating ripeness – they are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor.
