MAGI

MAGUS

magus

(noun) a member of the Zoroastrian priesthood of the ancient Persians

magus

(noun) a magician or sorcerer of ancient times

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From magus, plural magi.

Proper noun

Magi (plurale tantum)

(Christian Bible) The wise men that met and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, but in fact unknown in number).

(astronomy) The three bright stars that form Orion's Belt.

(Zoroastrianism) A Zoroastrian priest class.

Anagrams

• IMAG

Noun

magi

plural of mage

plural of magus

Anagrams

• IMAG

Source: Wiktionary


Ma"gi, n. pl. Etym: [L., pl. of Magus, Gr. Mage, Magic.]

Definition: A caste of priests, philosophers, and magicians, among the ancient Persians; hence, any holy men or sages of the East. The inspired Magi from the Orient came. Sandys.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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