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