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The household gods of the ancient Romans. They presided over the home and the family hearth. See Lar.

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  1. n. pl. The household gods of the ancient Romans. They presided over the home and the family hearth. See Lar.
  2. The household gods of the ancient Romans. They presided over the home and the family hearth. See Lar.
  3. The household gods of the ancient Romans. They presided overthe home and the family hearth. See Lar.
  4. n. pl. The household gods of the ancient Romans. They presided over the home and the family hearth. See Lar.