English dictionary

Magi

/'m/eI//dZ//aI/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(New Testament) the sages who visited Jesus and Mary and Joseph shortly after Jesus was born; the Gospel According to Matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them

noun.group

Synonyms wise men

Source: WordNet 3.0
A caste of priests, philosophers, and magicians, among the ancient Persians; hence, any holy men or sages of the East.

noun

Source: webster1913