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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lar·es and penates (lâr'ēz, lär'-) ![]() |
Treasured household possessions.
[Partial translation of Latin Larēs et Penātēs, household gods : Larēs, pl. of Lār, Lar + et, and + Penātēs, Penates.]
| Thesaurus: lares and penates |
noun
| manes (ancient religion, ancient Rome) | |
| household | |
| di penātēs |
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