English Explanatory Dictionary

Melchior

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. One of the Magi according to medieval Christian legend.
  2. A male given name from Hebrew.
noun
  1. A very large wine bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/

Word forms

Melchior Melchiors

Etymology

From Latin Melchior, from Hebrew מלכיאור (“king of light”), from מלך (“king”) + אור (“light”).

Synonyms

Solomon
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