Rom·u·lus | \ ˈräm-yə-ləs 
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\Definition of Romulus
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: a son of Mars and legendary founder of Rome
Romulus
geographical nameRom·u·lus | \ ˈrä-myə-ləs \
\Definition of Romulus (Entry 2 of 2)
city in southeastern Michigan southwest of Detroit population 23,989
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