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melchior

/ˈmɛl.ki.ɔːr/

Traduction: Nom propre désignant une figure historique ou légendaire, notamment l'un des trois mages ayant visité l'enfant Jésus, souvent représenté comme un roi de Nubie, ou encore un célèbre ténor d'opéra.

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/ˈmɛl.ki.ɔːr/C1formal
  • frNom propre désignant une figure historique ou légendaire, notamment l'un des trois mages ayant visité l'enfant Jésus, souvent représenté comme un roi de Nubie, ou encore un célèbre ténor d'opéra.

A proper noun referring to a historical or legendary figure, notably one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus, often depicted as a king from Nubia, or a renowned operatic tenor.

indénombrable · nom propre

  1. One of the Three Wise MenB2formal

    In Christian tradition, one of the three Magi who visited the infant Jesus, often depicted as a king from Nubia bearing the gift of gold.

    frMelchior (Roi mage)

    • Melchior is traditionally said to have brought gold to the newborn Jesus.
    • In many nativity scenes, Melchior is portrayed as an older king with a long beard.
    • The feast of the Epiphany celebrates the visit of Melchior, Caspar, and Balthazar.
  2. Operatic TenorC1formal

    Lauritz Melchior (1890-1973), a Danish-born American tenor famous for his powerful performances in Wagnerian operas.

    frTénor wagnérien (Lauritz Melchior)

    • Melchior was renowned for his interpretation of Siegfried in Wagner's Ring cycle.
    • His recordings of Wagnerian arias remain highly regarded by opera enthusiasts.
    • Melchior's voice was noted for its heroic quality and stamina.