MAGUS


Meaning of MAGUS in English

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.