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- Latin · derived fromlares et penates
- English todaylares and penates
A calque of Latin lares et penates. See lar and penates.
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lares and penates
Today it means: The household deities of ancient Rome, respectively overseeing the family and its house and storerooms. Full definition →
Latin lares et penates