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- [mem-fee-uh n]
- /ˈmɛm fi ən/
- /mˈemfiən/
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- [mem-fee-uh n]
- /ˈmɛm fi ən/
Definitions of memphian word
- noun memphian a native or inhabitant of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis. 1
- noun memphian Egyptian (def 3). 1
- noun memphian a native or resident of Memphis, Tennessee. 1
- adjective memphian of or relating to ancient Memphis or its inhabitants 0
- noun memphian an inhabitant or native of ancient Memphis 0
- adjective memphian Of or relating to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt. 0
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Origin of memphian
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; Memphi(s) + -an
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Parts of speech for Memphian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
memphian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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