magus

noun
ma*gus \ ˈmā-gəs \
13th century{ds||1|a|}
  • a member of a hereditary priestly class among the ancient Medes and Persians
  • one of the traditionally three wise men from the East paying homage to the infant Jesus
  • magician, sorcerer

magi

magi \

Simon Magus

noun
Si*mon Ma*gus \ ˌsī-mən-ˈmā-gəs \
circa 1548
  • a Samaritan sorcerer converted by the apostle Philip and severely rebuked by Peter for offering money for the gifts of the Holy Spirit
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