Memphian

Memphian
/mem"fee euhn/, n.
1. a native or inhabitant of the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis.
2. Egyptian (def. 3).
3. a native or resident of Memphis, Tennessee.
[1585-95; MEMPHI(S) + -AN]

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