Memphis

geographical name Mem·phis \ˈmem(p)-fəs\

Definition of MEMPHIS

city SW Tennessee on Mississippi River pop 646,889

ancient city N Egypt on the Nile S of modern Cairo; once ∗ of Egypt

— Mem·phi·an \-fē-ən\ adjective or noun

— Mem·phite \ˈmem-ˌfīt\ adjective or noun, applies to sense 2

MEMPHIS Defined for Kids

geographical name Mem·phis \ˈmem(p)-fəs\

ancient city N Egypt S of modern Cairo

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