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Melchior.

One of the Magi according to medieval Christian legend.

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Meaning & usage

name/ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/
  1. One of the Magi according to medieval Christian legend.

  2. A male given name from Hebrew.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Melchior, from Hebrew מלכיאור (“king of light”), from מלך (“king”) + אור (“light”).

noun/ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/
  1. A very large wine bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles.

Where this word comes from

From Latin Melchior, from Hebrew מלכיאור (“king of light”), from מלך (“king”) + אור (“light”).

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