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penetralia

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(pen′i trā′lē ə)

plural noun

the innermost parts, as of a temple
things kept private or secret

Origin: L, neut. pl. of penetralis, penetrating, inward

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plural noun

The innermost parts of a building, especially the sanctuary of a temple.
The most private or secret parts; recesses: the penetralia of the soul.

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Origin: Latin penetrālia

Origin: , from neuter pl. of penetrālis, inner

Origin: , from penetrāre, to penetrate; see penetrate

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