- penates (n.)
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[penates 词源字典] - Roman household gods, 1510s, from Latin penates "gods of the inside of the house," related to penatus "sanctuary of a temple" (especially that of Vesta), cognate with penitus "within" (see penetrate).[penates etymology, penates origin, 英语词源]