Melchior
Melchior · Melchiors
A very large wine bottle with the capacity of about 18 liters, equivalent to 24…A very large wine bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles.
/ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/
Meaning
1 sensesA very large wine bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles.
More definitions
- (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
- United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973)
Origin
From Latin Melchior, from Hebrew מלכיאור (“king of light”), from מלך (“king”) + אור (“lighFrom Latin Melchior, from Hebrew מלכיאור (“king of light”), from מלך (“king”) + אור (“light”).
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