Quirinus
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.Qui·ri·nus
noun \kwə-ˈrī-nəs, -ˈrē-\Definition of QUIRINUS
: an early state god of the Romans later identified with Romulus
Origin of QUIRINUS
Latin
First Known Use: 14th century
Quirinus
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Major Roman deity ranking close to Jupiter and Mars. The flamines (see flamen) of these three gods were the three major priests of Rome. Despite his importance, little is known about Quirinus, who was originally a god of the Sabines. He may have been another form of Mars. By the late republic he was identified with Romulus. His festival, the Quirinalia, was celebrated on February 17, and his temple was one of the oldest in Rome.
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