PENETRALIA


Meaning of PENETRALIA in English

ˌpenə.ˈtrālēə noun plural

Etymology: Latin, plural of penetrale

1. : the innermost or most private parts of some thing or place (as a temple or palace)

explored the shuddery penetralia of caves — Spencer Brown

2. : hidden things or secrets : privacy , sanctuary

admitted to the inmost penetralia of affairs — A.C.Benson

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