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lares and penates
 
SYLLABICATION:lar·es and penates
PRONUNCIATION:  lârz, lär-
PLURAL NOUN: Treasured household possessions.
ETYMOLOGY:Partial translation of Latin Lars et Pents, household gods : Lars, pl. of Lr, Lar + et, and + Pents, Penates.
 
 
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