I. ˈmemˌfīt noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Memphites, from Greek Memphitēs, from Memphis, Egypt + Greek -itēs -ite
: a native or resident of ancient Memphis in Egypt
II. adjective
also mem·phit·ic (ˈ)mem|fid.ik
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Memphite from Latin Memphites, from Memphites, n.; Memphitic from Greek Memphitikos, from Memphitēs + -ikos -ic
: of or relating to ancient Memphis, its inhabitants, or the dynasties of Egyptian kings who made it their capital