Quirinus
noun
Qui·ri·nus
kwə-ˈrī-nəs 
-ˈrē-
-ˈrē-
: an early state god of the Romans later identified with Romulus
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Etymology
Latin
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of Quirinus was
in the 14th century
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“Quirinus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Quirinus. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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