Remus

noun

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

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On October 1, 2024, the first two dire wolf pups, Romulus and Remus, were born; on January 31, 2025, a third dire wolf named Khaleesi was welcomed into the world. Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025 It has been created by animation duo Remus Buznea and Kyriaki (Kiki) Kyriakou who are behind hits such as Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 June 2025 Tickets can be purchased at Leo’s in Cedar Lake, Niemeyer’s, The Artful Garden, Elzinga’s, Walt’s in Dyer, Remus Farms in Hobart, Alsip’s, Mighty Mike’s in St. John, Bee Quilting and Such in Munster and via Eventbrite, surcharge applies. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025 If Romulus, Remus and Khaleesi could naturally mate with historical dire wolves and produce fertile offspring, then they would be considered true dire wolves under the biological species concept. Elay Shech, The Conversation, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for Remus

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 4 Jul. 2025.

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