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Lares

Noun

1. A type of household god in ancient Roman religion, typically associated with local and ancestral spirits.

   Sample sentence: The Romans placed small statues of lares in their homes to seek protection and good fortune.

2. (plural noun) The gods or spirits of Roman mythology associated with household or family matters.

   Sample sentence: The lares were often invoked during family gatherings and celebrations.

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