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

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 25 Dec. 2024.

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