Associations to the word «Melchior»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

MELCHIOR, noun. United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973).
MELCHIOR, noun. (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.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche