lectica

noun — 2 senses

lectica

noun

Etymology From Latin lectīca (“litter”), from lectus (“bed, couch”) + -īca (“forming related nouns”), q.v.

1

Historical A kind of Roman litter, typically with bedding, curtains, and four legs.

2

Synonym of litter, any similar vehicle.

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