ܡܓܘܫܐ

Classical Syriac

[m(ə)ɣuʃɑ], [m(ə)ɣuʃe]

noun
Definitions
  • (Zoroastrianism) magus, Zoroastrian priest or follower
  • mage, magician, wizard

Etymology

Borrowed from Old Persian 𐎶𐎦𐏁.

Origin

Old Persian

𐎶𐎦𐏁

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