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Memphite

[ mem-fahyt ]
/ ˈmɛm faɪt /
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adjective
Also Mem·phit·ic [mem-fit-ik]. /mɛmˈfɪt ɪk/. of or relating to the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis.
noun
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Origin of Memphite

≪ Greek Memphī́tēs inhabitant of Memphis; see -ite1
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