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Lares

American

[lair-eez, ley-reez] / ˈlɛər iz, ˈleɪ riz /

plural noun

Roman Religion.

the spirits who, if propitiated, watched over the house or community to which they belonged.

Etymology

Origin of Lares

First recorded in 1590–1600, Lares is from the Latin word Larēs

Example Sentences

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From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“The neighborhood is still recovering from Project Roomkey,” said Ruben Lares, who lives across from the hotel.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2023

Six years later, the burial place in Lares, where more than 1,700 graves were damaged, is still shattered.

From New York Times • Jul. 19, 2023

A niche hosting the household guardian gods, or Lares, gave the “Larario house” its popular name.

From Reuters • Aug. 6, 2022

Nobody but Nico could actually touch the Lares.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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