Lar

Definition of Lar

Pronunciation: lär

n.	1.	(Rom. Myth.) 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. 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.
	1.	(Zool.) A species of gibbon (Hylobates lar), found in Burmah. Called also white-handed gibbon.

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