lares penateses
lares and penates
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; < Latin Larēs (et) Penātēs
1765–75; < Latin Larēs (et) Penātēs
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| —pl n | |
| 1. | Roman myth |
| a. household gods | |
| b. statues of these gods kept in the home | |
| 2. | the valued possessions of a household |
| [Latin] | |
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