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Magi

Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪdʒʌɪ/
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Definition of Magi
(the Magi)
  • the ‘wise men’ from the East who brought gifts to the infant Jesus (Matt. 2:1), said in later tradition to be kings named Caspar, Melchior, and Balthasar who brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Origin:

see magus

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