Lares-and-penates definition
Treasured household possessions.
pluralNoun
The household gods of the ancient Romans.
noun
The treasured belongings of a family or household.
noun
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Origin of lares-and-penates
- Partial translation of Latin Larēs et Penātēs household gods Larēs pl. of Lār Lar et and Penātēs Penates
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition