magie

Dutch (Brabantic)

/maːˈɣi/

noun
Definitions
  • magic, sorcery occult woo, black or white magic, etc.; hence supernatural occurrences or phenonomena.
  • (figuratively) A magical, surprising, fascinating feat.
  • The art of illusionism.

Etymology

Borrowed from French magie derived from Middle French magie derived from Latin magīa derived from Ancient Greek μαγεία.

Origin

Ancient Greek

μαγεία

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