lemures

[ lem-yuh-reez; Latin lem-oo-res ]

plural noun

, Roman Religion.

1. ghosts, especially those of a family’s dead, considered troublesome unless exorcised or appeased, as during the annual festival of Lemuralia.

lemures

/ ˈlɛmjʊˌriːz /

plural noun

1. Roman myth the spirits of the dead

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemures¹

First recorded in 1545–55; from Latin; lemur

Word History and Origins

Origin of lemures¹

Latin: see lemur

Example Sentences

“You’re right, Hazel. This neighborhood is filled with lemures.”

From Literature

“Lemures go back to Roman times. They hang around a lot of Italian cities, but I’ve never felt so many in one place. My mom told me...”

From Literature

“Roman dead are everywhere here...Lares. Lemures. They’re watching. They’re angry.”

From Literature

Meanwhile, a mysterious troupe called the Dead Moon Circus appears in town who’s nefarious plan is to scatter the nightmare incarnations known as Lemures, seize the ‘Legendary Silver Crystal,’ rule over the moon and the earth, and eventually dominate the entire universe… Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal is Netflix’s latest addition to its ever-growing anime slate.

From The Verge

The Lemures or Larvae were the spirits of the wicked dead and were greatly feared.

From Literature