transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmā-gəs ]
noun
( plural ma·gi ˈmā-ˌjī, ˈma-)
Etymology: Latin, from Greek magos — more at magic
Date: 1555
1.
a. : a member of a hereditary priestly class among the ancient Medes and Persians
b. often capitalized : one of the traditionally three wise men from the East paying homage to the infant Jesus
2. : magician , sorcerer