Melchior

Mel·chior

[mel-kyawr, -kee-awr]
noun
1.
one of the three Magi.
2.
Lau·ritz (Leb·recht Hom·mel) [lou-rits, lawr-its; Danish lou-rits lib-rekht hom-el] , 1890–1973, U.S. operatic tenor, born in Denmark.
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Melchior1 (ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  (in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar
2.  Lauritz (ˈlaʊrɪts). 1890--1973, US operatic tenor, born in Denmark

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Melchior2 (ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
(in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar

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