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English noun: Melchior

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


SynonymsLauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior, Lauritz Melchior


Instance hypernymtenor

2. Melchior (person) (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


Instance hypernymsage


Member meronymMagi, Wise Men


Domain categoryNew Testament









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