Memphis

geographical name

Mem·​phis ˈmem(p)-fəs How to pronounce Memphis (audio)
1
city on the Mississippi River in southwestern Tennessee population 646,889

Note: Memphis is the most populous city in Tennessee.

2
ancient city in northern Egypt on the Nile River south of modern Cairo

Note: Memphis was once the capital of Egypt.

Memphian adjective or noun
Memphite adjective or noun

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“Memphis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memphis. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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