Memphis
geographical name
Mem·phis
ˈmem(p)-fəs 
1
city on the Mississippi River in southwestern Tennessee population 646,889
Note: Memphis is the most populous city in Tennessee.
2
ancient city in northern Egypt on the Nile River south of modern Cairo
Note: Memphis was once the capital of Egypt.
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“Memphis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memphis. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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