释义 |
mem·phite 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 |