Definitions for Memnon

Memnon Mem·non

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IPA: /ˈmɛm nɒn/

Memnon is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 46 anagrams from letters in Memnon (emmnno).

Definitions for Memnon

noun

  1. Colossus of, (in ancient Egypt) a colossal statue near Thebes said to produce a musical sound when the rays of the early morning sun struck it. Compare Vocal Memnon.
  2. Classical Mythology. an Ethiopian king slain by Achilles in the Trojan War.

Examples for Memnon

It is said to have been founded by Tithonus, the father of Memnon.

Memnon was a famous king of Egypt who was killed in the Trojan war.

This gave rise to the Greek legend of Memnon and Aurora (the dawn).

Yet that Memnon was flattered by the notice of that statuette; he says so—says so himself.

Another of her sons was Memnon, King of Æthiopia, who was slain by Achilles.

I will watch as hopefully as ever Egyptian did to hear the morning voice of Memnon.

Achilles, like his victim Memnon, was made immortal by the favor of the gods.

It was just the same a year and a half ago with Memnon's palace.

He had contracted an intimate alliance with Memnon, bishop of Ephesus.

But perhaps you would like to know what, in the name of Memnon, a cucuius is?

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