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Magi Definition & Meaning

magi
noun
  1. (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

"Magi" in song lyrics

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  • "I wish you could see Him as Lord just ask the magi"
    The Cross Movement — Came Down
  • "adoration of the magi"
    AOL — AOL
  • "the gift of the magi"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with magi

Usage tips for "magi"

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Frequently asked questions

What does magi mean?
(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
What part of speech is magi?
Magi is a noun.

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