n. (pl. magi)
1. a member of a priestly caste of ancient Persia.
2 a sorcerer.
3 (the (three) Magi) the 'wise men' from the East who brought gifts to the infant Christ (Matt. 2:1).
Etymology: ME f. L f. Gk magos f. OPers. magus
n. (pl. magi)
1. a member of a priestly caste of ancient Persia.
2 a sorcerer.
3 (the (three) Magi) the 'wise men' from the East who brought gifts to the infant Christ (Matt. 2:1).
Etymology: ME f. L f. Gk magos f. OPers. magus
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012