klingsor

/ˈklɪŋsɔr/

Definitions

1. noun

a character in Richard Wagner’s opera ‘Parsifal’, the evil knight who seeks to keep the Holy Grail from Parsifal

“The Klingsor’s temptation of Parsifal was a pivotal moment in the opera.”

2. proper noun

the title of a character in Richard Wagner’s opera ‘Parsifal’

“The role of Klingsor is notoriously challenging to perform.”

Synonyms

  • antagonist
  • villain

Antonyms

  • hero
  • protagonist