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Cataphracta

plural noun
Cat·​a·​phrac·​ta

Definition of Cataphracta

in former classifications
: a division of reptiles including the crocodilians, chelonians, and sometimes others

History and Etymology for Cataphracta

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of cataphractus armored

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