English Explanatory Dictionary

Melchizedek

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A king and priest mentioned in the book of Genesis; contemporary of Abraham.
noun
  1. A very large champagne bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 30 liters, equivalent to 40 standard bottles.

Pronunciation

/mɛlˈkɪzədɛk/ En-US Melchizedek.ogg

Word forms

Melchizedek Melchizedec Melchisedek Melchisedec Melchisedech Melchizedeks

Etymology

From Hebrew מַלְכִּי־צֶדֶק (malkî-ṣed̠eq). The name literally means “righteousness is my king”.

Derived words

Melchizedek priesthood
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