HyperDic: melchior

English > 2 senses of the word Melchior:
NOUNperson Melchior, Lauritz Melchior, Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel MelchiorUnited States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
person Melchior(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
Melchior > pronunciation
Soundsmeylchiy'er
Rhymesanterior ... worrier: 48 rhymes with iyer...
English > Melchior: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningUnited States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973).
SynonymsLauritz Melchior, Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior
Instance oftenorAn adult male with a tenor voice
SpanishLauritz Melchior
CatalanLauritz Melchior
English > Melchior: 2 senses > noun 2, person
Meaning(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.
CategoryNew TestamentThe collection of books of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, the Pauline and other epistles, and Revelation
Instance ofsageA mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom / wisdom / wisdom / wisdom
Member ofWise Men, Magi(New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born

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