LARES AND PENATES


Meaning of LARES AND PENATES in English

1. Lares and Penates , Rom. Religion. the benevolent spirits and gods of the household.

2. the cherished possessions of a family or household.

[ 1765-75; Lares ( et ) Penates ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .