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

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

"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.

From BBC

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.

From Washington Post