Associations to the word «Melchior»
Noun
Adjective
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
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.