Associations to the word «Melchior»

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.

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.