ˈmāgəs noun
( plural ma·gi ˈmāˌjī sometimes ˈmaˌ-)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, from Greek magos — more at magic
1. : a member of a hereditary priestly class among the ancient Medes and Persians whose doctrines included belief in astrology : a Zoroastrian priest ; specifically usually capitalized : one of the traditionally three wise men from the East who according to the Gospel of Matthew paid homage to the infant Jesus
2. : an adept in occult arts : magician , sorcerer