n.
Pronunciation: ' ma-jik
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English magique, from Middle French, from Latin magice, from Greek magik ē , feminine of magikos Magian, magical, from magos magus, sorcerer, of Iranian origin; akin to Old Persian magu š sorcerer
Date: 14th century
1 a : the use of means (as charms or spells) believed to have supernatural power over natural forces b : magic rites or incantations
2 a : an extraordinary power or influence seemingly from a supernatural source b : something that seems to cast a spell : ENCHANTMENT
3 : the art of producing illusions by sleight of hand