"Memphian" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more Memphian [comparative], most Memphian [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} Memphian (comparative more Memphian, superlative most Memphian)
  1. Of or relating to the ancient city of Memphis in Egypt.
    Sense id: en-Memphian-en-adj-MgQ~U~Ei
  2. Of or relating to the city of Memphis in the US, or another city named Memphis. Synonyms: Memphibian
    Sense id: en-Memphian-en-adj-HuDYQLmz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 16 84

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