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penetralia

pen·e·tra·li·a [ pènnə tráylee ə ]


plural noun 
Definition:
 
innermost parts: the innermost parts of a place, especially a sanctuary within a temple ( formal )

[Mid-17th century. < Latin< penetralis "innermost" < penetrare (see penetrate)]

pen·e·tra·li·an adjective
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