genius familiae

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin genius (lar) + familiae (of (a) person), genitive singular form of familia (family”, “household) = “(guardian) spirit of a family”.

Noun

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genius familiae (plural genii familia or genii familiae)

  1. A spirit presiding over or guarding a family or household.