Magi
[ mey-jahy ]
/ ˈmeɪ dʒaɪ /
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plural noun, singular Ma·gus [mey-guhs] /ˈmeɪ gəs/
(sometimes lowercase) the wise men, generally assumed to be three in number, who paid homage to the infant Jesus. Matthew 2:1–12.Compare Balthazar (def. 1), Caspar (def. 1), Melchior (def. 1).
(sometimes lowercase) the class of Zoroastrian priests in ancient Media and Persia, reputed to possess supernatural powers.
(lowercase) astrologers.
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Origin of Magi
First recorded in 1175–1225; see origin at Magus
OTHER WORDS FROM Magi
Ma·gi·an [mey-jee-uhn], /ˈmeɪ dʒi ən/, adjectiveWords nearby Magi
maggoty, maghemite, Magherafelt, Maghreb, Maghrebi, Magi, magic, magical, magical thinking, magic bullet, magic carpet
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British Dictionary definitions for Magi
magi
/ (ˈmeɪdʒaɪ) /
pl n singular magus (ˈmeɪɡəs)
the Zoroastrian priests of the ancient Medes and Persians
the three magi the wise men from the East who came to do homage to the infant Jesus (Matthew 2:1–12) and traditionally called Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar
Derived forms of magi
magian (ˈmeɪdʒɪən), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Cultural definitions for Magi
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