penetralia

pen·e·tra·li·a  (pn-trl-)

pl.n.

1. The innermost parts of a building, especially the sanctuary of a temple.

2. The most private or secret parts; recesses: the penetralia of the soul.

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[Latin penetrlia, from neuter pl. of penetrlis, inner, from penetrre, to penetrate; see penetrate.]

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penetralia

the innermost parts or deepest recesses of a place, thing, etc.

See also: Places

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Noun

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penetralia - the innermost parts inside, interior - the region that is inside of something