Magi

See also: magi, mágí, magì, mägi, and Mägi

English

Etymology

From magus, plural magi.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/

Proper noun

Magi (plurale tantum)

  1. (Christian Bible) The wise men that met and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, but in fact unknown in number).
  2. (astronomy) The three bright stars that form Orion's Belt.

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Noun

Magi pl (plural only)

  1. Alternative form of mages
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