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curis

curis, a spear

cŭris or quĭris, ītis, f. [Sabine],
  • a spear, Ov. F. 2, 477; cf. Macr. S. 1, 9, 16; Paul. ex Fest. p. 49, 10 Müll.; v. Quirites.
  • —Hence, Cŭrītis (Quĭrītis), is, f., a surname of Juno as protector of spearmen, Mart. Cap. 2, § 149; Inscr. Orell. 1303 sq.; 8659.

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