Transcription
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- [mey-guh s]
- /ˈmeɪ gəs/
- /ˈmeɪgəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mey-guh s]
- /ˈmeɪ gəs/
Definitions of magus word
- noun plural magus (sometimes lowercase) one of the Magi. 1
- noun plural magus (lowercase) a magician, sorcerer, or astrologer. 1
- noun plural magus (sometimes lowercase) a Zoroastrian priest. Compare Magi (def 2). 1
- noun magus A member of a priestly caste of ancient Persia. 1
- noun magus wise man 1
- noun magus magician 1
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Origin of magus
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin < Greek mágos < Old Persian maguŝ; compare Avestan moγu
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Parts of speech for Magus
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magus popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
magus usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for magus
noun magus
- wizard — a person who practices magic; magician or sorcerer.
- sage — Alain René [a-lan ruh-ney] /aˈlɛ̃ rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1668–1747, French novelist and dramatist.
- seer — a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).
- magician — an entertainer who is skilled in producing illusion by sleight of hand, deceptive devices, etc.; conjurer.
- magi — (sometimes lowercase) one of the Magi.
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