lar

American  

[lahr] / lɑr /

noun

plural

lares, lars

1. (initial capital letter) any of the Lares.

2. Zoology. white-handed gibbon.

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LAR ¹ British  

abbreviation

1. Libya (international car registration)

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lar ² British  

/ lɑː /

noun

1. the singular of lares See lares and penates

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lar ³ British  

/ lɑː /

noun

1. dialect a boy or young man

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Etymology

Origin of lar

Borrowed into English from Latin around 1580–90

Example Sentences

The world’s largest water menu can be found at O Lar do Leitón, a restaurant in Galicia, Spain, which offers more than 150 waters from 33 countries.

From The Wall Street Journal

Actor Lar Park Lincoln, known for her time on ‘Knots Landing’ and mentoring aspiring actors, died this week at age 63.

From Los Angeles Times

Lar Park Lincoln, the actor known for her work in “Knots Landing” and “Friday the 13th Part VII” and establishing a studio to support upcoming talent, has died.

From Los Angeles Times

“Over her 45-year career, Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times

The 46-year-old contemporary dance company will be presenting “Coltrane’s Favorite Things,” choreographed by Lar Lubovitch, and “Busk,” choreographed by Aszure Barton.

From Los Angeles Times