Dictionary entry

Magi

Webster's Dictionary 1913

‖Ma″gi (?), 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.

The inspired Magi from the Orient came. Sandys.