Remus

noun

Re·​mus ˈrē-məs How to pronounce Remus (audio)
: a son of Mars slain by his twin brother Romulus

Examples of Remus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During his visit, Fitzgerald met George Remus, a gangster who became the model for Jay Gatsby. Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 30 Sep. 2024 Uncle Remus, known for crunchy chicken and a sweeter mild sauce than Harold's. Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024 The company merged with MGP a few years ago, the large Indiana distillery that produces whiskey for many other brands, and now manages all the labels under its Ross & Squibb division, which makes some great whiskeys under the Remus name. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024 This time around, former Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder is leading the Harris campaign's vetting process along with former Biden White House General Counsel Dana Remus. Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Remus 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Remus was in the 13th century

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“Remus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Remus. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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