noun

Magi

MAYD-zheye

Magi (noun) means the wise men from the East, traditionally three, said to have visited the infant Jesus bearing gifts. Example: “The nativity scene included the three magi kneeling before the manger.”

noun

The wise men from the East, traditionally three, said to have visited the infant Jesus bearing gifts.

"The nativity scene included the three magi kneeling before the manger."

How to use Magi

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe biblical "three wise men" who brought gifts to baby Jesus.

Common pairings

the three magi gifts of the magi

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Etymology

From Latin magi, plural of magus, from Greek mágos, originally referring to Zoroastrian priest-astrologers of ancient Persia.

Origin: Latin

Rhymes for Magi

bagi Nagi Takagi Miyagi Kashiwagi Katsuragi

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Magi” mean?

The word “Magi” means the wise men from the East, traditionally three, said to have visited the infant Jesus bearing gifts. In plain terms, the biblical "three wise men" who brought gifts to baby Jesus.

How do you pronounce “Magi”?

“Magi” is pronounced MAYD-zheye (/ˈmeɪˌd͡ʒaɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Magi” in a sentence?

Here is “Magi” used in a sentence: “The nativity scene included the three magi kneeling before the manger.”

What part of speech is “Magi”?

“Magi” is a noun.

Where does the word “Magi” come from?

The word “Magi” comes from Latin. From Latin magi, plural of magus, from Greek mágos, originally referring to Zoroastrian priest-astrologers of ancient Persia.