Definitions for magian-dʒi ən
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Ma•gi*ˈmeɪ dʒaɪ(n.pl.)(sing.)-gus
(sometimes l.c.) the wise men, three by tradition, who paid homage to the infant Jesus. Matt. 2:1–12.
Category: Bible
(sometimes l.c.) a class of Zoroastrian priests in ancient Media and Persia.
Category: Eastern Religions
* (-gəs)..
Origin of Magi:
see Magus
Ma′gi•an-dʒi ən(n.; adj.)
Webster Dictionary
Magian(adj)
of or pertaining to the Magi
Magian(noun)
one of the Magi, or priests of the Zoroastrian religion in Persia; an adherent of the Zoroastrian religion
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