lorica

Etymology
, literally "a corselet of thongs", probably from.

Noun

 * 1)  A cuirass, originally of leather, afterward of plates of metal or horn sewed on linen or the like.
 * 2)  Lute for protecting vessels from the fire.
 * 3)  The protective case or shell of a, infusorian or rotifer

Derived terms

 * loricate

Etymology
From.

Etymology 1
, but traditionally taken to derive from.

Noun

 * 1) A coat of mail
 * 2) A breastplate

Etymology 2
Form of the verb