1. a household god or spirit in ancient Roman religion, believed to protect a home and its inhabitants
Usage: historical; often capitalized
2. a type of slow-moving primate found in Southeast Asia, with large eyes and a long tail
Usage: zoology

Examples

• The Romans left offerings at the shrine of the lar to ensure the family's protection.
• Each Roman household maintained a small altar dedicated to its lar.
• The lar is a nocturnal creature that feeds on insects and small animals.
• Conservationists work to protect the lar from habitat loss in tropical forests.