Melchior

[mel-kyawr, -kee-awr]

noun

1. one of the three Magi.

2. Lauritz (Lebrecht Hommel) 1890–1973, U.S. operatic tenor, born in Denmark.

Melchior

¹

/ ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː /

noun

1. (in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar

2. Lauritz (ˈlaʊrɪts). 1890–1973, US operatic tenor, born in Denmark

Melchior

²

/ ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː /

noun

1. (in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar

Example Sentences

Mr Johnson said Mr Melchior was upset and disappointed by the stunt, but praised him for immediately reviewing safety, including additional training for volunteer stewards.

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"The European Commission should hold Bangladesh accountable on the democratic situation. It should consider withdrawing tariff-free access given to products from Bangladesh" said Karen Melchior, a member of the European Parliament.

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Children leave their shoes out the night of Jan. 5 and anxiously await the arrival of the kings — Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar — who brought special gifts to baby Jesus.

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The real stars must have been Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar, because those wise men brought the valuables.

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Most Spanish children receive their Christmas presents on Jan. 6, the day when Melchior, Balthazar and Caspar are said to have visited the infant Christ with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

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