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Definition of 'Melchior'

Melchior in British English

(ˈmɛlkɪˌɔː IPA Pronunciation Guide )
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(in Christian tradition) one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar
2. 
Lauritz (ˈlaʊrɪts IPA Pronunciation Guide ). 1890–1973, US operatic tenor, born in Denmark
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Melchior (Lauritz (Lebrecht Hommel)) in American English

(ˈmɛlkiˌɔr )
1890-1973; U.S. tenor, born in Denmark
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Melchior in American English

(ˈmelkjɔr, -kiˌɔr)
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one of the three Magi
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