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Meaning of MAGI

Pronunciation:  'meyjI

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  (New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born; according to the Gospel of Matthew they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them
 

MAGI is a 4 letter word that starts with M.

 

 Synonyms: Wise Men
 
 See Also: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, Balthasar, Balthazar, Caspar, collection, Gaspar, Melchior

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Ma"gi\, n. pl. [L., pl. of Magus, Gr. ?; of Per. origin.
Cf. {Mage}, {Magic}.]
A caste of priests, philosophers, and magicians, among the
ancient Persians; hence, any holy men or sages of the East.

      The inspired Magi from the Orient came.  --Sandys.

 

 

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