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magus
(magus)
Pronunciation:
/ˈmeɪgəs/
noun
(
plural
magi
/ˈmeɪdʒʌɪ/
)
a member of a priestly caste of ancient Persia.
a sorcerer.
Origin:
Middle English
: via Latin and Greek from Old Persian
maguš
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