/ Dictionary / Index L lares and penates: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: lar'es and pena'tes Pronunciation: [key] the benevolent spirits and gods of the household. the cherished possessions of a family or household. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Lares largando Related Content Daily Word Quiz: ablution Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language