Quirinus


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

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