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lares and penates

plural noun

  1. Lares and Penates, Roman Religion. the benevolent spirits and gods of the household.
  2. the cherished possessions of a family or household.

lares and penates

/ ˈlɑː-; ˈlɛəriːz /

plural noun

  1. Roman myth
    1. household gods
    2. statues of these gods kept in the home
  2. the valued possessions of a household

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lares and penates1

1765–75; < Latin Larēs ( et ) Penātēs

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lares and penates1

Latin

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