Melchior

American  

[mel-kyawr, -kee-awr] / ˈmɛl kyɔr, -kiˌɔr /

noun

1. one of the three Magi.

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

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Melchior ¹ British  

/ 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

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Melchior ² British  

/ ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː /

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Nundu carried a framed photo of Baba Simeo Melchior -- the so-called "Black Messiah" -- who eyes the camera with his hands clasped and a large medallion around his neck.

From Barron's

Ms. Melchior is a London-based member of the Journal’s editorial board.

From The Wall Street Journal

—Ms. Melchior is a London-based member of the Journal’s editorial board.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From BBC

Two performances leave lasting impressions: Mia Sempertegui as Wendla and Thomas Winter as Melchior, the young lovers whose tragedy could have been averted if only grownups wouldn’t enforce ignorance over common-sense enlightenment.

From Los Angeles Times