Lares and penates

noun

/ˌlɛəɹiːz ənd pɪˈnɑːtiːz/

Definitions

1.nounThe household deities of ancient Rome, respectively overseeing the family and its house and storerooms.

2.nounOne's prized possessions, considered as the protectors or symbols of one's household.

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