curis or quiris, ītis, f. Sabine, a spear, Ov. F. 2, 477; cf. Macr. S. 1, 9, 16; Paul. ex Fest. p. 49, 10 Mull.; v. Quirites.
—Hence, Curītis (Quirītis), is, f., a surname of Juno as protector of spearmen, Mart. Cap. 2, ยง 149; Inscr. Orell. 1303 sq.; 8659.