memphis

Definitions of memphis
  1. noun
    an ancient city of Egypt on the Nile (south of Cairo)
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    centre urbain, métropole, ville
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
  2. noun
    largest city of Tennessee; located in southwestern Tennessee on bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River
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    centre urbain, métropole, ville
    a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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