/ Dictionary / Index Q Quirites: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Qui•ri•tes Pronunciation: (kwi-rī'tēz, -rē'-), [key] — n.pl. the citizens of ancient Rome considered in their civil capacity. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Quirinus quirk Related Content Daily Word Quiz: impetuous Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language