What does loculus mean?
Definitions for loculus
ˈlɒk yə ləs; -ˌlaɪ, -ˌlilocu·lus
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Princeton's WordNet
locule, loculusnoun
a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal
Wiktionary
loculusnoun
A little place or space; a cell; a chamberlet.
loculusnoun
In ancient catacombs and tombs of some types, a small separate chamber or recess cut into the rock, for the reception of a body or urn.
loculusnoun
One of the spaces between the septa in the Anthozoa.
loculusnoun
One of the compartments of a several-celled ovary; loculament.
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loculus
A loculus is a small compartment or chamber within a structure, often used in reference to biological or architectural forms. In biology, it can refer to a cavity within an organ or a cell, while in architecture, it refers to a small chamber or space in a structure such as a tomb or an artwork. The term is Latin in origin, meaning "little place."
Webster Dictionary
Loculusnoun
one of the spaces between the septa in the Anthozoa
Loculusnoun
one of the compartments of a several-celled ovary; loculament
Etymology: [L., little place, a compartment.]
Wikidata
Loculus
Loculus is a Latin word literally meaning little place and was used in a number of senses including to indicate a satchel. Satchels were carried by Roman legionaries, as a part of their sarcina or luggage. No loculus has survived in entirety although some small portions of leather found at Bar Hill have tentatively been identified as parts of a loculus. The object is primarily known from illustrations on Trajan's Column. The loculus is thought to have measured about 45 by 30 centimetres and was likely made from leather. It is just the right size to be made in one piece from a single goat hide although calf leather is also possible. The bag is reinforced by diagonal straps. In the centre of the front of the bag these straps held a bronze ring with a mushroom-shaped stud that holds the triangular flap closed. At the top corners were two plain bronze rings used to suspend the bag while it is carried on the shoulder pole or furca. The loculus was probably used to store rations and a legionary's personal effects.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Loculus
lok′ū-lus, n. (bot., anat., zool.) a small compartment or cell: in ancient catacombs, a small recess for holding an urn:—pl. Loc′ulī.—n. Loc′ulament (bot.), loculus.—adjs. Loc′ular, Loc′ulāte, Loc′ulose, Loc′ulous. [Dim. of L. locus, a place.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of loculus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of loculus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of loculus in a Sentence
He cut back the entire rocky outcrop in order to enshrine that [ loculus ] within the rotunda [ of the church ], all that was left was the base of the single loculus.
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