1. a type of body armor worn by Roman soldiers, typically made of metal scales or plates
Usage: historical
2. a protective shell or case covering certain microorganisms or small animals
Usage: biology

Examples

• The Roman centurion’s lorica gleamed in the sunlight.
• Archaeological excavations revealed fragments of ancient lorica.
• The lorica segmentata was a distinctive type of Roman armor.
• Under the microscope, the protozoan’s lorica was clearly visible.
• The rotifer’s lorica protected it from predators.
• Museum displays show how a lorica was constructed from metal strips.