First Known Use: 14th century
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1Melchizedek
noun Mel·chiz·e·dek \mel-ˈki-zə-ˌdek\
Definition of MELCHIZEDEK
: a priest-king of Jerusalem who prepared a ritual meal for Abraham and received tithes from him
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Origin of MELCHIZEDEK
Greek Melchisedek, from Hebrew Malkīṣedheq
Rhymes with MELCHIZEDEK
2Melchizedek
adjective
Definition of MELCHIZEDEK
: of or relating to the higher order of the Mormon priesthood
First Known Use of MELCHIZEDEK
1842
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