Memphite

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English Memphyte, from Classical Latin Memphītis.[1][2] By surface analysis, Memphis +‎ -ite.

Adjective

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Memphite (comparative more Memphite, superlative most Memphite)

  1. Of, from or pertaining to Memphis, Egypt.
    Synonyms: Memphian, Memphitic
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Etymology 2

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From Classical Latin Memphītēs, from Ancient Greek Μεμφῑ́της (Memphī́tēs).[2][3]

Noun

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Memphite (plural Memphites)

  1. A native or inhabitant of Memphis, Egypt.
    Synonym: Memphian
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References

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  1. ^ menophītes, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Memphite, adj. and n.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  3. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “Memphis”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.