lorica
/lɒˈraɪkə/noun
(pl. loricae /-siː/ 或loricas)
1
- historical a Roman corselet or cuirass of leather〈史〉(古罗马)皮胸甲, 铠甲。
2
- Zoology the rigid case or shell of some rotifers and protozoans【动】(轮虫和某些原生动物)兜甲, 甲(壳)。
词源
Latin, literally 'breastplate'.