Melchior (n.)

  1. United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)

    [ Syn: melchior , lauritz melchior , lauritz lebrecht hommel melchior ]

  2. (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus; usually represented as a king of Nubia

    [ Syn: melchior ]

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