PENATES


Meaning of PENATES in English

[ pɪ'nα:ti:z , -'neɪt- ]

■ plural noun household gods worshipped in conjunction with Vesta and the lares by the ancient Romans.

Origin

L., from penus 'provision of food'; related to penes 'within'.

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