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| melchior | (n) United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973), Syn. Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior, Lauritz Melchior |
| melchior | (n) (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 |
| Melchite | n. [ Heb. melek king. ] (Eccl. Hist.) One of a sect, chiefly in Syria and Egypt, which acknowledges the authority of the pope, but adheres to the liturgy and ceremonies of the Eastern Church. [ 1913 Webster ] |