μάγισσα — meaning in English

English meaning

• witch noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
• wizard noun In folklore and fantasy fiction, a man who practises magic; a sorcerer.

Senses

μάγισσα is used for these senses in English:

• witch A person (now usually particularly a woman) who uses magical or similar supernatural powers to influence or predict events.
• wizard Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.

witch — full definition

1. noun A person, especially in folklore, believed to have magical powers, particularly one who uses them for harmful purposes.
2. noun A practitioner of Wicca or a related modern pagan spiritual tradition.
3. verb To cast a spell on someone; to bewitch.

wizard — full definition

1. noun In folklore and fantasy fiction, a man who practises magic; a sorcerer.
2. noun Someone with exceptional skill or knowledge in a particular field.
3. noun A step-by-step on-screen guide that walks a user through a complicated task.

Related Greek words