magi

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see also: Magi

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /mæd͡ʒaɪ/, /ˈmeɪd͡ʒaɪ/, /ˈmeɪɡaɪ/

Noun

1. plural form of mage
2. plural form of magus

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Magi

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/

Proper noun

1. (Christian Bible) The wise men that met and gave gifts to the baby Jesus at the Epiphany (traditionally considered to be three in number and sometimes named Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, but in fact unknown in number).
2. (astronomy) The three bright stars that form Orion's Belt.
3. (Zoroastrianism) A Zoroastrian priest class.

Translations

• French: Rois mages
• German: Heilige Drei Könige, Weise aus dem Morgenland
• Italian: Maghi, maghi, Re Magi, Magi
• Portuguese: reis magos
• Russian: волхв
• Spanish: Magos, magos, Reyes Magos, Tres Reyes

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