penetralia

plural noun

pen·​e·​tra·​lia ˌpe-nə-ˈtrā-lē-ə How to pronounce penetralia (audio)
: the innermost or most private parts

Examples of penetralia in a Sentence

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Lounge chairs have sprouted up in yards and driveways like propagating agave, and many of us have migrated from the penetralia of our backyards to porches and lawns. Maria Neuman, WSJ, 6 June 2020

Word History

Etymology

Latin, neuter plural of penetralis inner, from penetrare to penetrate

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of penetralia was in 1668

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“Penetralia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/penetralia. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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