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Melchior

  (mĕl'kē-ôr') pronunciation

One of the three Magi.


 
 
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
  Synonyms: Lauritz Melchior, Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior

Meaning #2: (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus; usually represented as a king of Nubia


 
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