Main Entry: ma·gus

Pronunciation: \ˈmā-gəs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural ma·gi \ˈmā-ˌjī, ˈma-\

Etymology: Latin, from Greek magos — more at magic

Date: 1555

1 a : a member of a hereditary priestly class among the ancient Medes and Persians b often capitalized : one of the traditionally three wise men from the East paying homage to the infant Jesus
2 : magician, sorcerer