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| lar·es and pe·nates [ lèrreez ən pə náyteez ] |
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1. household gods: in ancient Roman religion, the household deities. The lares were believed to protect the household from danger, while the penates were believed to bring wealth.
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2. valuables: a family's treasured or valuable possessions
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