magi
magi Lexical Profile
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• noun
(usually capitalized) In Christian tradition, the wise men from the East who followed a star to Bethlehem to bring gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the infant Jesus.
"The nativity scene featured delicately carved wooden figures of the Magi bearing gifts for the newborn child."
Members of a hereditary priestly caste in ancient Media and Persia, noted in classical antiquity for their knowledge of astrology, divination, and sacred rituals.
"Ancient Greek historians wrote extensively about the religious practices and astrological learning of the Persian magi."
Sorcerers, magicians, or practitioners of the occult arts.
"In the fantasy novel, a council of ancient magi governed the realm from a secluded crystal tower."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Magi" is the irregular Latin plural of "magus" and always takes a plural verb.
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Latin magi (plural of magus), from Ancient Greek magos, ultimately from Old Persian maguš, denoting a member of the ancient Median and Persian priestly caste; it shares the same root as the English word "magic."