magi

plural of magus

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“Magi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magi. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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magi

noun plural
ma·​gi
ˈmā-ˌjī
often capitalized
: the three wise men from the East who paid respect to the infant Jesus
Etymology

from Latin magi, plural of magus "Persian priest or wise man," from Greek magos "Persian priest, sorcerer" — related to magic

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