loricate

1 of 3

transitive verb

lor·​i·​cate
ˈlȯrəˌkāt,
usually -āt+V
-ed/-ing/-s
: to enclose in or cover with a protecting substance

loricate

2 of 3

adjective

lor·​i·​cate
-kə̇t,
-ˌkāt,
usually -t+V
variants or loricated
¦⸗⸗¦kātə̇d,
-ātə̇d
1
: having a lorica
2
[New Latin Loricata] : of or relating to the Loricata

loricate

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noun

"
plural -s
: a loricate animal

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

Latin loricatus, past participle of loricare to arm with a cuirass, from lorica cuirass, lorica

Adjective

Latin loricatus

Noun

New Latin Loricata

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“Loricate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loricate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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