genius familiae en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin genius (“lar”) + familiae (“of (a) person”), genitive singular form of familia (“family”, “household”) = “(guardian) spirit of a family”.
Meanings
- A spirit presiding over or guarding a family or household.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| genii familiae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| genii familia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |