Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: melchior
IPA transcription: [meɪltʃ'iɚ]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: Melchior
    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
  • Synonyms: Melchior, Lauritz_Melchior, Lauritz_Lebrecht_Hommel_Melchior
    Meaning: United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
Usage examples
  • Again, at another time, going into the court-yard, Otto had found the door of Melchior's tower standing invitingly open, for old Hilda, Schwartz Carl's wife, had come down below upon some business or other.