memphis

• Nome próprio que se refere a uma cidade ou localidade específica, geralmente associada a duas cidades históricas: Mênfis, no Egito Antigo, e Memphis, no Tennessee, Estados Unidos. Também pode designar a região metropolitana ou a área ao redor dessas cidades.

A proper noun referring to a specific place, typically a city, region, or other geographical location.

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1. City in Tennessee, USAB1formalamerican

   The largest city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, situated on bluffs along the Mississippi River in the southwestern part of the state.

   Cidade no Tennessee, EUA

   • Memphis is famous for its blues music and barbecue.
   • The Mississippi River flows past the city of Memphis.
   • Elvis Presley's home, Graceland, is located in Memphis.

2. Ancient Egyptian cityB2formal

   An ancient capital of Egypt, located near the Nile River south of modern-day Cairo.

   Mênfis

   • Memphis was a major religious and administrative center in ancient Egypt.
   • The ruins of Memphis include the great temple of Ptah.
   • Archaeologists have uncovered many artifacts in the ancient city of Memphis.