The word "melchizedek" is pronounced "mel-KIZ-ed-ick" or "mel-KIZ-ed-eck" with the emphasis on the second syllable (KIZ).

The word "priesthood" is pronounced "PRE-stood".

Within the Mormon Church, most adult men are ordained Elders in the Melchizedek Priesthood. They believe that this is the same priesthood mentioned in the Bible, sometimes spelled "Melchisedec" rather than "Melchizedek".

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2. I cannot find any meaning to the word drunvalo only about Melchizedek. He was a great king and Abraham paid tithes to him. He was so honored that the higher priesthood of God was named after him i.e Melchizedek Priesthood.

George Washington Reaser has written:

'Melchizedek'

'Melchizedek' -- subject(s): Priesthood

All of the twelve apostles were ordained by Christ to what is called The Higher Priesthood, sometimes known the Melchizedek Priesthood after the righteous King Melchizedek. He was the same king who Abraham paid tithes to.