magus

ma-gus · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A member of an ancient Persian priestly caste, traditionally associated with Zoroastrianism.

  2. 2.

    One of the Magi who visited the infant Jesus according to Christian tradition.

  3. 3.

    A magician or sorcerer, especially in literary or historical contexts.

Forms

plural: magi

Related words

See also: magi, magician, sorcerer
Synonyms: mage, sorcerer, wizard

Etymology

From Latin magus, from Greek magos, from Old Persian maguš meaning "Magian priest."