‖Magi (?), n. pl. [L., pl. of Magus, Gr. ; of Per. origin. Cf. Mage, Magic.] A caste of priests, philosophers, and magicians, among the ancient Persians; hence, any holy men or sages of the East.
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The inspired Magi from the Orient came. Sandys.
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