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

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