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Webster 1913 Edition


Memphian

Mem′phi-an

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rop.
Adj.
1.
Of or pertaining to the ancient city of
Memphis
in Egypt; hence, Egyptian;
as,
Memphian
darkness
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Memphian

MEMPH'IAN

,
Adj.
[from Memphis, the ancient metropolis of Egypt, said to be altered from Menuf, Memf. Ludolf.]
Pertaining to Memphis; very dark; a sense borrowed from the darkness of Egypt in the time of Moses.

Definition 2024


Memphian

Memphian

English

Adjective

Memphian (comparative more Memphian, superlative most Memphian)

  1. Of or relating to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.
    Memphian darkness