magi — the three wise men from the East who brought gifts to the baby Jesus
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the three wise men from the East who brought gifts to the baby Jesus
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/
Example Sentences
- The magi brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus.
- Like modern GPS users, the magi relied on a star for navigation.
- The magi were the original long-distance gift delivery service.
magi
NOUN[/ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/]
the three wise men from the East who brought gifts to the baby Jesus
Three wise men bringing gifts to Jesus
The magi stay calm despite the samurai's outcry!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Magi derives from Latin 'magi', borrowed from Greek 'magoi'. Originally, the term referred to Zoroastrian priests of ancient Persia, but evolved to denote wise men or sorcerers in Western usage.
Breakdown
Latin magi ← Greek magoi ← Persian origin referring to Zoroastrian priestly class. The plural form 'magi' became associated with learned men and practitioners of magic in later European tradition.
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📝Examples
“The magi brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to baby Jesus.”
“Like modern GPS users, the magi relied on a star for navigation.”
“The magi were the original long-distance gift delivery service.”
“Every Christmas, children learn about the journey of the magi.”
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