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
29 April 2024
(noun) a geological process in which one edge of a crustal plate is forced sideways and downward into the mantle below another plate
Coffee starts as a yellow berry, changes into a red berry, and then is picked by hand to harvest. The red berry is de-shelled through a water soaking process and what’s left inside is the green coffee bean. This bean then dries in the sun for 3-5 days, where it is then packed and ready for sale.
