Wordnet 3.0
NOUN (2)
1. 
 United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973); 
[syn: Melchior, 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; 
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Melchior
    n 1: United States operatic tenor (born in Denmark) noted for
         his Wagnerian roles (1890-1973) [syn: Melchior, 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