magus
English
/ˈmeɪɡəs/
noun
Definitions
- (common usage) magician, and derogatorily sorcerer, trickster, conjurer, charlatan
- (special usage) a Zoroastrian priest
Etymology
Derived from Latin magus derived from Ancient Greek μάγος (magician).
Origin
Ancient Greek
μάγος
Gloss
magician
Concept
Semantic Field
Religion and belief
Ontological Category
Person/Thing