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 boften capitalized : one of the traditionally three wise men from the East paying homage to the infant Jesus2: magician, sorcerer