Memphian

Memphian
Memphian Mem"phi*an, prop. n. A native or resident of the city of Memphis in Tennessee. [PJC]

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  • Memphian — Mem phi*an, prop. a. 1. Of or pertaining to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt; hence, Egyptian; as, Memphian darkness. [1913 Webster] 2. Of or pertaining to the city of Memphis in Tennessee. [PJC] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Memphian — adjective or noun see Memphis …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Memphian — /mem fee euhn/, n. 1. a native or inhabitant of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. 2. Egyptian (def. 3). 3. a native or resident of Memphis, Tennessee. [1585 95; MEMPHI(S) + AN] * * * …   Universalium

  • memphian — mem·phi·an …   English syllables

  • Memphian — /ˈmɛmfiən/ (say memfeeuhn) adjective 1. of or relating to ancient Memphis or its inhabitants. –noun 2. a native or inhabitant of ancient Memphis …  

  • memphian — ˈmem(p)fēən noun ( s) Usage: capitalized Etymology: Memphis, Egypt + English an 1. : memphite; also : egyptian …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Memphis, Tennessee — [1] ities in the Memphis metropolitan area|Memphis metropolitan area}} Memphis redirects here. For the ancient Egyptian capital, see Memphis, Egypt. For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). Memphis   City   …   Wikipedia

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