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Magi

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Word	Definition
wise mennoun	(new testament) the sages who visited jesus and mary and joseph shortly after jesus was born; the gospel according to matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them

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Word	Definition
wise mennoun	(new testament) the sages who visited jesus and mary and joseph shortly after jesus was born; the gospel according to matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them
wisenoun	(archaic) Way, manner, or method.
eldersnoun	A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
sagesnoun	The plant Salvia officinalis and savory spice produced from it; also planted for ornamental purposes.
sorcerersnoun	(mythology, folklore, fantasy) A magician or wizard. Sometimes specifically male.
three wise mennoun	(poker slang) three of a kind kings
melchiornoun	One of the Magi according to medieval Christian legend.
casparnoun	(biblical) one of the Magi.
star of bethlehemnoun	(biblical) The bright star in the Gospel of Matthew that lead the "wise men from the East" to travel to Bethlehem.
epiphanynoun	(countable) An illuminating realization or discovery, often resulting in a personal feeling of elation, awe, or wonder.
belshazzarnoun	(dated) An early kind of overhead projector.
three kings' daynoun	Synonym of Epiphany (“Christian day of celebration”).
twelfth daynoun	(Christianity) Synonym of Epiphany (“an annual Christian feast on the twelfth day after Christmas Day (6 January) celebrating the appearance of Jesus Christ to the Magi”).
emmanuelnoun	A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.
immanuelnoun	A male given name from Hebrew: alternative form of Emmanuel.
childermasnoun	(Christianity) A religious service and holiday commemorating the supposed Massacre of the Innocents in Judea around the time of the birth of Christ, typically observed on 28 December in Western Christianity and 29 December in Eastern Christianity; in Spanish and Latin American contexts, the day is frequently filled with light-hearted pranks similar to April Fools' Day.
messiasnoun	(obsolete) The Messiah.
balthazarnoun	A very large wine bottle with the capacity of about 12 liters, equivalent to 16 standard bottles.
christ childnoun	(Christianity) The child Jesus.
messiahnoun	(Abrahamism) The one who is ordained by God to lead the people of Israel, believed by Christians and Muslims to be Jesus Christ.