Memnon

noun

Mem·​non ˈmem-ˌnän How to pronounce Memnon (audio)
: an Ethiopian king slain by Achilles at a late stage of the Trojan War

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However, all eyes will be on Luxor, where an eclipsed sun will be visible from the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Greek Memnōn

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Memnon was in 1567

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“Memnon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memnon. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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