melchior Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
    Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior; Lauritz Melchior.
  2. noun (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

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