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Date: 1300-1400
Language: Latin
Origin: , plural of Magus, from Greek magos; MAGIC1

Magi

 noun
     
Ma‧gi

the Magi

[plural]RRC the three wise men who brought gifts to the baby Jesus, according to the Christian religion
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