Mem·non
| \ ˈmem-ˌnän
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Definition of Memnon
: an Ethiopian king slain by Achilles at a late stage of the Trojan War
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“Memnon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Memnon. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of Memnon was in 1567
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