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lares and penates

 
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–noun
1. Lares and Penates, Roman Religion. the benevolent spirits and gods of the household.
2. the cherished possessions of a family or household.
Origin:
1765–75; < L Larēs (et) Penātēs
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lar·es and penates   (lâr'ēz, lär'-)   
pl.n.  Treasured household possessions.

[Partial translation of Latin Larēs et Penātēs, household gods : Larēs, pl. of Lār, Lar + et, and + Penātēs, Penates.]
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