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magus

/ˈmeɪɡəs/

Translations

magusnoun

magi

/ˈmeɪɡəs/

mageDans l’Antiquité perse, membre d’une caste sacerdotale liée à l’astronomie et à la magie.

The magus was consulted for his wisdom and knowledge of the stars.

Le mage était consulté pour sa sagesse et sa connaissance des étoiles.

mageDans la tradition chrétienne, l’un des mages venus d’Orient.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, each magus brought a special gift to the child.

Selon l’Évangile de Matthieu, chaque mage apporta un cadeau spécial à l’enfant.

Additional translations

sorcierSens plus général, littéraire ou archaïsant.

Synonyms

maginoun

magus

magi

/ˈmædʒaɪ/

mages

The magi were highly respected in their society for their ability to interpret dreams and celestial events.

Les mages étaient très respectés dans leur société pour leur capacité à interpréter les rêves et les phénomènes célestes.

mage

A magus was invited to the court to advise the king.

Un mage fut invité à la cour pour conseiller le roi.

Synonyms

wise men

Definitions

magusnoun

A member of a priestly caste in ancient Persia, often associated with the practice of magic or astrology.

The magus was consulted for his wisdom and knowledge of the stars.

A magician or sorcerer.

The village believed the magus could control the elements with his spells.

(in Christian tradition) One of the wise men from the East who visited the infant Jesus, guided by a star.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, each magus brought a special gift to the child.

maginoun

Members of a priestly caste of ancient Persia, known for their wisdom and knowledge of astrology and magic.

The magi were highly respected in their society for their ability to interpret dreams and celestial events.

The wise men from the East who visited Jesus after his birth, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

According to the Gospel of Matthew, the magi followed a star to find the newborn Jesus and present their gifts.