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1. United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
   - Lauritz Melchior, Lauritz Lebrecht Hommel Melchior
    
2. (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

Type of: sage, tenor

Part of: Magi, Wise Men

Encyclopedia: Melchior, Bishop of Osnabruck and Schwerin Melchior, Baron von Diepenbrock Melchior Melchior, Bishop of Osnabrueck and Schwerin Melchior, Freiherr von Diepenbrock Melchior, Cardinal de Polignac Melchior, Bishop of Osnabrück and Schwerin