English Explanatory Dictionary

Memnon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An Ethiopian king and son of Tithonus and Eos. Considered a great warrior, he fought on the side of Troy and was killed by Achilles.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛmnɑn/ /ˈmɛmnən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-Memnon.wav

Word forms

Memnon

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Μέμνων (Mémnōn).

Derived words

Colossi of Memnon Younger Memnon
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