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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural Treasured household possessions.
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[Partial translation of Latin Larēs et Penātēs, household gods : Larēs, pl. of Lār, Lar + et, and + Penātēs, Penates.]
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