PRESTIDIGITATION


Meaning of PRESTIDIGITATION in English

[ ˌprɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪ'teɪʃ(ə)n ]

■ noun formal conjuring tricks performed as entertainment.

Derivatives

prestidigitator noun

Origin

C19: from Fr., from preste 'nimble' + L. digitus 'finger' + -ation .

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