Melchior

noun

Melchior

noun

/ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/

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

1

A very large wine bottle (named after the King) with the capacity of about 18 liters, equivalent to 24 standard bottles.

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