Source : WordNet®

Melchior
     n 1: United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his
          Wagnerian roles (1890-1973) [syn: {Lauritz Melchior}, {Lauritz
          Lebrecht Hommel Melchior}]
     2: (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