Melchite
Pronunciation : Mel"chite
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Heb. melek king.] (Eccl. Hist.)
Definition : Defn: One of a sect, chiefly in Syria and Egypt, which acknowledges the authority of the pope, but adheres to the liturgy and ceremonies of the Eastern Church.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913