n. 家庭守护神

Lar \Lar\ (l[aum]r), n.; pl. {Lares}, sometimes {Lars}. [L.]
(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. Hence, (Fig.): 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.


Lar \Lar\ (l[aum]r), n. (Zo["o]l.)
A species of gibbon ({Hylobates lar}), found in Burmah.
Called also {white-handed gibbon}.