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Definition of Lar
1. n. A tutelary deity; a deceased ancestor regarded as a protector of the family. The domestic Lares were the tutelar deities of a house; household gods. Hence, Fig.: Hearth or dwelling house.
2. n. A species of gibbon (Hylobates lar), found in Burmah. Called also white-handed gibbon.
Definition of Lar
1. a tutelary god or spirit of an ancient Roman household [n -ES or -S]
Medical Definition of Lar
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A tutelary deity; a deceased ancestor regarded as a protector of the family. The domestic Lares were the tutelar deities of a house; household gods. Hence, Eng., Hearth or dwelling house. "Nor will she her dear Lar forget, Victorious by his benefit." (Lovelace) "The Lars and Lemures moan with midnight plaint." (Milton) "Looking backward in vain toward their Lares and lands." (Longfellow)
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