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Synonyms for magus

Grammar : Noun
Spell : mey-guh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmeɪ gəs


Définition of magus

Origin :
  • member of the ancient Persian priestly caste, late 14c., singular of magi (q.v.).
  • noun sorcerer
Example sentences :
  • Broichan, the Magus, had in his possession a female slave from Ireland.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
  • Changed as was Juniper, the Magus was yet more whimsically metamorphosed.
  • Extract from : « Rookwood » by William Harrison Ainsworth
  • Six came off, and four got their sentence to die at Magus muir.
  • Extract from : « Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) » by John Howie
  • Mago, which, like magus, implies more dignity than magician or sorcerer.
  • Extract from : « Legends of Florence » by Charles Godfrey Leland
  • Magus was out, and Pierre could obtain no information on this phenomenon.
  • Extract from : « Pierre Grassou » by Honore de Balzac
  • "Not to me," Magus answered promptly, and his eyes grew dull.
  • Extract from : « Cousin Pons » by Honore de Balzac
  • The rods seem to have been of tamarisk, and without a magus no kind of sacrifices were performed.
  • Extract from : « Fishes, Flowers, and Fire as Elements and Deities in the Phallic Faiths and Worship of the Ancient Religions of Greece, Babylon, » by Anonymous
  • One of the officiating priests—a Magus, as it would seem—confirmed the charge.
  • Extract from : « The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 5. (of 7): Persia » by George Rawlinson
  • Eratque piaculum aras adire, vel hostiam contrectare, antequam Magus conceptis precationibus libamenta diffunderet prcursoria.
  • Extract from : « The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms Amended » by Isaac Newton
  • And the last Magus shows nothing but his back, disappearing through the door.
  • Extract from : « Mornings in Florence » by John Ruskin

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