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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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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

The vaccine didn't come in time for Laine Lewis's son Malachi, now 12 years old.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

For Chase had a decided liking for Malachi; the way the young clergyman had carried through that rapid journey to New York and back, after Jared Franklin's death, had won his regard and admiration.

From Horace Chase by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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