Romulus

noun

Rom·​u·​lus ˈräm-yə-ləs How to pronounce Romulus (audio)
: a son of Mars and legendary founder of Rome

Word History

Etymology

Latin

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Romulus was before the 12th century

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“Romulus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Romulus. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.

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Geographical Definition

Romulus

geographical name

Rom·​u·​lus ˈrä-myə-ləs How to pronounce Romulus (audio)
city in southeastern Michigan southwest of Detroit population 23,989
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