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

Type of: sage, tenor

Part of: Biblical Magi, Magi, Wise Men

Encyclopedia: Melchior, Graf Hatzfeld von Gleichen