penetralia

American  

[pen-i-trey-lee-uh] / ˌpɛn ɪˈtreɪ li ə /

plural noun

1. the innermost parts or recesses of a place or thing.

2. the most private or secret things.

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penetralia British  

/ ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪlɪə /

plural noun

1. the innermost parts

2. secret matters

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Other Word Forms

• penetralian
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of penetralia

First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin, noun use of neuter plural of penetrālis “inner,” equivalent to penetr(āre) “to penetrate ” + -ālis -al ¹

Example Sentences

There are thirteen chapters, but No. 13, the last one, being "The Penetralia," should not be included in this course, but, rightly used, should be reserved as the last and final revelation for spiritual contemplation.

From The Light of Egypt; or, the science of the soul and the stars — Volume 2 by Burgoyne, Thomas H.

"Penetralia" is a new revelation, and invaluable to Occult students, as it is the personal experience of a developed soul.

From The Light of Egypt; or, the science of the soul and the stars — Volume 2 by Burgoyne, Thomas H.