Mel·chi·or (m l k -ôr ) One of the three Magi. |
| Melchior, Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel 1890-1973. Danish-born American operatic tenor noted for his Wagnerian roles, especially with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City (1926-1950). |
Melchior [ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː]
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1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) (in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar
2. (Biographies / Melchior, Lauritz (1890-1973) M, USnational of birth: Danish, MUSIC: operatic tenor) Lauritz (ˈlaʊrɪts). 1890-1973, US operatic tenor, born in Denmark
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| Noun | 1. |  Melchior - United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973) |
| 2. |  Melchior - (New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus; usually represented as a king of NubiaNew Testament - the collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation; composed soon after Christ's death; the second half of the Christian Bible Magi, Wise Men - (New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born; the Gospel According to Matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them |
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