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Mel⋅chior

[mel-kyawr, -kee-awr]
–noun
1. one of the three Magi.
2. Lau⋅ritz (Leb⋅recht Hom⋅mel) [lou-rits, lawr-its; Dan. lou-rits lib-rekht hom-el] , 1890–1973, U.S. operatic tenor, born in Denmark.
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Mel·chi·or   (měl'kē-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).
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