Magus
[ mey-guhs ]
/ ˈmeɪ gəs /
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noun, plural Ma·gi [mey-jahy]. /ˈmeɪ dʒaɪ/.
(sometimes lowercase) one of the Magi.
(lowercase) a magician, sorcerer, or astrologer.
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Origin of Magus
1615–25; <Latin <Greek mágos<Old Persian maguŝ; compare Avestan moγu
Words nearby Magus
Magritte, Magsaysay, magsman, mag tape, maguey, Magus, mag wheel, Magyar, Magyarország, Mahabalipuram, Mahabharata
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British Dictionary definitions for Magus (1 of 2)
magus
/ (ˈmeɪɡəs) /
noun plural magi (ˈmeɪdʒaɪ)
a Zoroastrian priest
an astrologer, sorcerer, or magician of ancient times
Word Origin for magus
C14: from Latin, from Greek magos, from Old Persian magus magician
British Dictionary definitions for Magus (2 of 2)
Magus
/ (ˈmeɪɡəs) /
noun
Simon Magus New Testament a sorcerer who tried to buy spiritual powers from the apostles (Acts 8:9-24)
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