Melchior

[ mel-kyawr, -kee-awr ]

/ ˈmɛl kyɔr, -kiˌɔr /

noun

one of the three Magi.

Lau·ritz (Leb·recht Hom·mel)

[lou-rits, lawr-its; Danish lou-rits lib-rekht hom-el] /ˈlaʊ rɪts, ˈlɔr ɪts; Danish ˈlaʊ rɪts ˈlɪb rɛxt ˈhɒm ɛl/, 1890–1973, U.S. operatic tenor, born in Denmark.

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Examples from the Web for melchior

Melchior is the forerunner of the aunt who always gave me socks.
Keep Christmas Commercialized!|P. J. O’Rourke|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Casper, Melchior, and Balthazar “presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”
Keep Christmas Commercialized!|P. J. O’Rourke|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
With Melchior in front it is unnecessary to say that we moved with the greatest caution.
Adventures on the Roof of the World|Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond
Melchior's own party and his two tents were all that were brought by the donkeys.
Japhet, In Search Of A Father|Frederick Marryat

About the year 1670, there lived at Dijon a certain notary, an original in his way, named Melchior Jolyot.
The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, November 1, 1851|Various
“I will show the herr all he wishes, and keep his counsel loyally,” said Melchior.
The Crystal Hunters|George Manville Fenn
“Not with a rope and care,” said Melchior, as he trudged on, shouting his words and not turning his head.
The Crystal Hunters|George Manville Fenn

British Dictionary definitions for melchior (1 of 2)

Melchior

/ (ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː) /

noun

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

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

British Dictionary definitions for melchior (2 of 2)

Melchior

/ (ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː) /

noun

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

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