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Malachi

American  
[mal-uh-kahy] / ˈmæl əˌkaɪ /
Douay Bible, Malachias

noun

  1. a Minor Prophet of the 5th century b.c.

  2. the book of the Bible bearing his name. Mal.


Malachi British  
/ ˈmæləˌkaɪ /

noun

  1. a Hebrew prophet of the 5th century bc

  2. Douay spelling: Malachias.  the book containing his oracles

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It ripens into criminality with the “Moorish” mystifications of the ex-con Malachi Z. York.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Quarterback Jaxson Dart got a new weapon in third-round receiver Malachi Fields, who combined with superstar Malik Nabers gives the Giants the look of a side capable of making a leap this year.

From BBC Apr. 27, 2026

And that’s what they did with UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence — but only after trading down with an NFC East rival at No. 23.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 24, 2026

First, there’s true freshman phenom receiver Malachi Toney, who dropped exactly zero balls during the regular season and has two clutch touchdowns during the playoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 11, 2026

"The mother's love—yes," Malachi answered, his voice uncertain for a moment.

From Horace Chase by Constance Fenimore Woolson

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